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Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jul 1, 2023 | Replies (401)Comment receiving replies
When should I get a second opinion and is that all there is too do wait and see and get blood work done every 3 to 4 months
How do you get this never heard of this kind of cancer until me of course the most rare kind I get I have watched so many people die with several other types of cancer
Is this mgus hereditary have I always had it inside me if it wasn't for .y asthma Dr I wouldn't know about it
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@allu, you can get a second opinion at any point during diagnosis and/or treatment. Here is an blog post about the benefits of a second opinion:
- Generally Speaking: Seeking Second Opinions https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/seeking-second-opinions/
Also see this discussion and tips from fellow members:
- How do I get a Second Opinion (cancer)? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/second-opinion-8/
Are you considering a second opinion at Mayo Clinic?
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@allu MGUS is not that uncommon. It is a "precancer" if you want to look at it that way. The standard protocol is to watch and wait, that is, monitor with blood tests every 3 or 6 months as the doctor may advise. There are specific values your doctor will be watching for. Most people go for many years with no further complications.
Following a good healthy diet, get exercise, minimize your stress, all work together to help you feel your best, no matter your health situation. And it works like this for MGUS, also! At the end of this post is the link the Mayo Clinic has for information about MGUS. I hope this answers your concerns, but again, I will help you as much as possible.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mgus/symptoms-causes/syc-20352362
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