New to kappa light chain testing

Posted by rosemary73 @rosemary73, May 4, 2024

Hi! I am new to this free light chain results as I had blood work done last August by a hematologist. I had high Kappa free light chain of 26.0 but the other two tests lambda and ratio were normal. The hematologist said my tests that she tested me for were normal. After experiencing some health issues lately I did my own research and discovered my light chain results myself as my red blood count stays somewhat low. I informed my PCP of my find and she referred me to a cancer specialist. On his first findings my Kappa light chain has gone down to 22.2 and the other two tests were normal. I'm new at this and am scared to death that it could be Cancer etc. Can anyone that has had experience with this inform me a little more. I do have another appointment scheduled with my Cancer doctor. I haven't been diagnosed with anything yet but am so scared of a cancer diagnosis..

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jt123 | @jt123 | Sep 25, 2024

During a blood test i was diagnosed with MGUS my m spike is 0.5 is that bad.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 2, 2024

In reply to @jt123 "During a blood test i was diagnosed with MGUS my m spike is 0.5 is that..." + (show)

Hi @jt123, some people with MGUS can have M protein (M spikes) in their blood. Has your diagnosis of MGUS been confirmed? How are you doing?

jt123 | @jt123 | Jul 1 6:50am

In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @jt123, some people with MGUS can have M protein (M spikes) in their blood. Has..." + (show)

I was anemic and that is when they found it. My dr set me to an oncologist. He did blood test and said it looks like you have MGUS and we will watch it. I have been on three times and it has stayed the same. The last time was a year ago this coming August. He had said i can see yo in six months but i dont think that is necessary a year will be fine. My father had
This which turned into cancer. I will be 80 and the dr said it could be very slow moving and i would be a lot older before it might happen. Im a little confused.

jt123 | @jt123 | Jul 1 6:54am

In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @jt123, some people with MGUS can have M protein (M spikes) in their blood. Has..." + (show)

I am doing really good thank you. I sometimes wish I had not found this out so late in my life not because it could turn into cancer but bjust the worrying☺️thank you for your caring

sallik74 | @sallik74 | Jul 1 6:32pm

I am SMM. My M spike is 0.3.
What ate your FLC?

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