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Is there anything to help stop or slow progression of MGUS?
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Having the BMB before all the imaging sounds like a reasonable plan. The biopsy goes to the heart of the blood manufacturing site…the marrow. So it is a primary tool in diagnosing blood disorders. You could see what the results are from there and then talk to your hematologist oncologist about followup scans.
If it helps ease your concern, from what I’ve learned is that WBLDCT (Whole Body,Low Dose, CT scans) used for whole body imaging for MM patients, has much less radiation than regular CTs. And MRIs do not use radiation to acquire imaging.
Were those the two scans your doctor mentioned?
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Yes, the first CT was for skeletal and the second CT a week later was for neck, chest, abdomen and Pelvis with contrast. The paperwork did not mention WBLDCT. When I contact my hematologist at the first of the year I will ask if they are considered low dose. Hopefully he will let me just do the bone biopsy first. Thank you for your replies.