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I qualify for chemo (Darzalex) with the soldering multiple myeloma but I would have to stop my Humira, which I take for the Ankylosing Spondylitis. I opted for staying on the Humira because it’s working well for me. I will have lab tests and see my oncologist every 3 months, using the wait and watch approach.
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@cytogirl Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sometimes we need to consider our co-morbidities when dealing with SMM or myeloma. For me personally, I did not do any medications for the SMM, as we were concerned for the effects on my kidney function. We did the "wait and watch" approach like you. When my SMM morphed into multiple myeloma, treatment was coordinated between my oncologist and nephrologist to minimize the effects on my kidneys. Remember, it takes a team, including yourself, to handle all this!
As @pmm asked about your anxiety, I hope you are able to adjust your mindset to accepting the "wait and watch", and not let the anticipation rule your heart and head. Easy to say, I know, sometimes difficult to do!
Ginger