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https://www.mskcc.org/news/diets-for-mgus-smoldering-myeloma-and-multiple-myeloma-q-with-msk-cancer-and-nutrition-experts Here is another link for you. Hope it helps!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159685/

Discussion: Is there anything to help stop or slow progression of MGUS?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 19, 2024

I would encourage more discussions around what exactly the doctors are looking at that pushed them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917525/

Discussion: I have smoldering Myeloma. Does anyone have this diagnosis?

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Posted: Aug 23, 2023

Hi @mascot. I received my bone marrow biopsy and am 22%. I am "Smoldering" as well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034431/

Discussion: Does anyone else have MGUS?

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Posted: Mar 16, 2024

Welcome to Connect @eldernan76. It’s understandable to be overwhelmed when you get a new diagnosis. Most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965171/

Discussion: High risk smoldering myeloma protocol after 24 cycles of Revlimid?

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Posted: Nov 15, 2023

If I understand you right your MM is still in the smoldering stage. I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/109664/

Discussion: Multiple Myeloma: Come introduce yourself and let's talk

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Posted: Oct 18, 2016

@donna195 Sounds like you are low risk according to the IMWG 2/20/20 risk stratification model. All...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480325/

Discussion: Smoldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM). Questions and Answers

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Posted: Jan 12 9:08am

I went to a myeloma specialist. She ordered the bmb and body ct scan. Next year,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350385/

Discussion: Insurance denied petscan? All research shows it sb done, what next?

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Posted: Jul 17, 2025

I was diagnosed with MGUS in 2005 after my father passed away from MM. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81204/

Discussion: I have smoldering Myeloma. Does anyone have this diagnosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 22, 2019

I have Smoldering and PMR. avout a week ago, my fingers, wrists, and elbows started hurting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900349/

Discussion: Does anyone have neuropathy related to MGUS?

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Posted: Jul 22, 2023

@carolee888 How long between your diagnosis of MGUS to smoldering myeloma, please? Most people go for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806559/

Discussion: Multiple Myeloma

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Posted: Feb 5, 2023

To everyone coming into this chat. It is specifically about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM). If you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479770/

Discussion: Smoldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM). Questions and Answers

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 11 2:08pm

I question putting off a bone marrow biopsy. My numbers have all been stable with no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005714/

Discussion: How to know whether smoldering myeloma or multiple myeloma?

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Posted: Jan 29, 2024

I currently have smoldering myeloma (I think). Have two bumps growing on my right leg. Growing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319947/

Discussion: Has anyone had secondary cancers following Multiple Myeloma diagnosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 4, 2025

Hi @lkzvlk, Welcome to Connect. Thank you for sharing what helps you with protein intake when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/109780/

Discussion: Multiple Myeloma: Come introduce yourself and let's talk

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Posted: Jun 26, 2020

I received some of my test results and they indicate 8%-10% plasma cells in bone marrow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442736/

Discussion: What to think when only free light chain ratio is abnormally high?

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Posted: Nov 19, 2025

@bobweller It’s estimated that 3% of people under 70 and 5% of those over 70 (if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121534/

Discussion: MGUS diet: Any tips on food to enjoy or prevent progression?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

@sharongkinney1117 MGUS is short for Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance. It is a condition where abnormally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361698/

Discussion: MGUS and pain

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 1, 2025

I wish you success as you learn about smoldering Myeloma. Ask your care team for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083475/

Discussion: I have smoldering Myeloma. Does anyone have this diagnosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

I would like to help, but not very compute smart. I am still in investigation phase...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/626590/

Discussion: Want to help Mayo Clinic improve our Multiple Myeloma website?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 15, 2021

Hello, I am 53, male. Occupation is a Chef. After 1 year of MGUS I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838969/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed with Smoldering Multiple Myeloma: Watch & wait

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 6, 2023