@ognj Good Morning ! Glad you "jumped" in. Appreciate the conversation/thoughts about my newest journey. Prayers for your Dad and his continued treatment. Keep us posted.

Of the common symptoms listed......the only one I can relate to is the consistent numbness in my feet from ankle down. I haven't had weight loss (although I need to lose some pounds) or any of the others listed.

Waiting "patiently" LOL for word from MDA Myeloma team on how to proceed.

I may have mentioned, I live in Spring Branch, north of San Antonio. I still go to MDA Houston annually for mammogram and OV with Cancer Prevention team. Also have endocrinologist that does my bone density bloodwork EOY. Bloodwork from last visit 2/2022 showed high calcium level (a symptom). She suggested I stop taking my calcium supplement and repeat the blood work in 6 months. Fast forward to Aug. 30, 2022 I had my semi-annual visit with my PCP and she ordered routine blood work. Quest suggested on report that I have a "serum immunofixation" test. I had additional blood work done 9/19/2022 for this. Their IFE Interpretation was - IgG lambda monoclonal band present. PCP suggested I see a hematologist.

So, since I had already been a patient at MDA since 2006 (transferred from Clear Lake area Doctors.). I thought I would be able to get "in" much sooner than being a new patient at UT Health San Antonio MDA. Unfortunately MD Anderson and San Antonio MDA branch "systems don't MESH"; therefore, I would be considered new patient.

We are from the Houston area originally and still own a house there (our daughter lives in it), it's a no brainer to go there for testing/diagnosis.

I just happened upon these Mayo discussions and hopped in. I presume most of those chatting are Mayo patients, but situation/treatment/diagnosis are common among us.

It is so comforting to have those that have been down this path already either personally or with family member to chat with. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 47 in 1998, I felt so alone as no one I knew had similar experience. But I soon found out they were there, they just weren't talking.

Enjoyed your comments about your Dad, please keep us up to date in his journey.

I was comforted immediately by @gingerw posting her thoughts right away.

Crossing my fingers, that since my foot is already in the MDA door, I can get appointment for evaluation/blood work soon.

Thanks again to @ognj and @gingerw for your comments.

Talk soon !! Jackie

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