Nancy,
I can't thank you enough! This helps me quite a bit. I, too, have had bone marrow biopsies. One at the very beginning, and one by accident (when my records were confused with someone else). The biopsies both showed about 5% plasma cells. The last one was done in 2019.

A bit of explanation about my current doc. I had a very good hemo/onc that left after a couple of years to practice at Emory in Atlanta. I just stayed with the incoming doctor. She, too, is a hemo/onc. I've had MGUS for 10 years, so I'm pleased that I'm still in the MGUS category. About her bedside manners: For me, they aren't good. When I asked about pain in my hips (which I understand comes with myeloma), she questioned me whether or not I thought it was due to Myeloma. I said "no" since I also have osteoporosis and lumbar and cervical disk disease. I asked about a urinary issue, and she came back with the same thing. I decided not to question further, but I am more and more disenchanted with her. I hate to pull up roots and move to another doctor as I'm seeing a number of docs now, with most issues remaining stable. But ... if my numbers go up, and there is any question that my diagnosis is changing, I will change doctors.

Thank you so much for all the work you've done on my behalf! I haven't sorted through the information under References, but I will. I am still working two weeks out of the month, proofreading for an electric company, so once I've completed my work, I'll get back to this.

Again, Nancy, thank you! You are a blessing!

Nan