My first biopsy was over a year ago and my affected marrow was 5-7%. We were monitoring labs every 6 months but then on the one year mark they increased so they scheduled again in 3 months. That was in April, that biopsy said my affected marrow was now at 10% which I was then diagnosed with Smoldering Myeloma. This was all done at the Piper Cancer Center in Minneapolis. I was told I’m low risk and 25% chance it will progress to Multiple Myeloma in next 2 years. The message is “watch and wait.
Since April 2023, my wife and I have chosen to get a second opinion at the Mayo in Rochester MN. My first appointment is tomorrow. We were told test etc. will be decided tomorrow at that appointment. I assume labs will be taken but beyond that, we have no idea. We were told to be available all week for whatever needed done. If they schedule a procedure they get you in same day or next day. They don’t mess around. I’ll post updates. My appointment is with Dr. Dingli