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I am newly Diagnosed with MGUS.

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Feb 6 5:38am | Replies (61)

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@gingerw

@alicat01 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I know from experience, that getting a diagnosis you're not expecting can be very scary.

-Do not Google your condition! There is good information, but also a lot of questionable things out there! And it does nothing to relieve your fear.

- The vast majority of us do not advance to smoldering myeloma or beyond to multiple myeloma. The odds are in your favor to stay only with MGUS.

-While it might feel impossible today, you will find that living your life as you can, focusing on what is important to you, enjoying your children and their activities/growing up, will go a long way to ease your mind. Having rechecks every 6-12 months is a good sign!

-Come back here for support! There are many of us who will be here for you, and give you a shoulder to lean on.
Ginger

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Thank you @gingerw. Your messages are so encouraging.

Thank you so much Ginger. Your optimism and kindness really brings me comfort.