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@amyboylan1

Could you tell me what LFH
NIR. And IMIDS are. Thank you so much for all the information you provided. I am so scared of progression to full blown MM.

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Don't assume I have any medical knowledge about MGUS or anything else. I don't even fully trust AI to fully get it right. But here is how ChatGPT responded to your question.......
### **1. LFH (Likely Typo)**
There isn't a standard medical acronym **LFH** related to MGUS or oncology. Did you mean **LDH** (Lactate Dehydrogenase)?
If **LFH** stands for something specific, please clarify, and I'll help further.

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### **2. NIR (Near-Infrared Spectroscopy)**
**NIR** typically refers to **Near-Infrared Spectroscopy**, a non-invasive imaging technology that uses near-infrared light to analyze tissues.
- **Medical Use:** Primarily in brain monitoring, muscle oxygenation, and some cancer diagnostics.
- **Not directly related** to MGUS but may be used in advanced research or diagnostic imaging.

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### **3. IMiDs (Immunomodulatory Drugs)**
**IMiDs** are a class of drugs that **modulate the immune system** and are used in treating conditions like **multiple myeloma**. They work by:
- **Inhibiting tumor growth**
- **Enhancing the immune response** against abnormal cells
- **Suppressing inflammatory cytokines**

**Common IMiDs include:**
1. **Thalidomide** (first-generation IMiD)
2. **Lenalidomide** (Revlimid)
3. **Pomalidomide** (Pomalyst)

**Use in MGUS:**
- **Not typically used for MGUS** because treatment is usually not needed unless progression occurs.
- IMiDs are prescribed for **smoldering multiple myeloma** or **active multiple myeloma**.

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### **Clarification Needed:**
If **LFH** or **NIR** had different meanings in your context, feel free to share more, and I'll adjust the explanation!