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Smoldering Multiple Myeloma and symptoms
I have had MGUS since 2021 and now have smoldering multiple myeloma. I am now feeling something new. A symptom. Like a twinging or dull...
B-Cell Reduction with Smoldering Myeloma
Medicare will not approve IVIG infusions unless a patient has undergone some type of B-Cell reduction or show the appropriate antibody(ies) response to vaccinations. All...
How to know whether smoldering myeloma or multiple myeloma?
Hello, hope you all are doing well!I have a situation with my mom(65 years old). From September my mom was on viral situation. When we...
Smoldering Myeloma: Coping with the emotional toll and acceptance
How scary it is living in a condition that I will have for the rest of my life. Not knowing if it will get worse,...
Smoldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM). Questions and Answers
I wanted to start a discussion specifically on SMM. Asking specific questions about time of diagnosis, like age, m-spike level, protein in urine level and...
Does smoldering multiple myeloma or myeloma cause skin problems?
Does smoldering multiple myeloma or myeloma cause skin problems
Smoldering Myeloma with Rising M-spike and Falling FLC's
I was diagnosed with low-risk Smoldering Myeloma IGG Lambda in 2023. CBC has stayed within normal range, but M-spike has been slowly rising. My bone...
Smoldering WM- Iron and HGB drop very low- not on treatment
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/smoldering-wm-iron-and-hgb-drop-very-low-not-on-treatment/
Hello---looking for any information/experience before my ONC appointment Monday. I'm smoldering WM but just had my labs prior to my appointment on Monday, and in...
Newly Diagnosed with Smoldering Multiple Myeloma: Watch & wait
Interested in connecting with others with the same diagnosis. Looking into dietary changes that could help.I will introduce myself to the group. This will be...
High risk smoldering myeloma protocol after 24 cycles of Revlimid?
I have high risk smoldering multiple myeloma and am on lenalidomide (Revlimid) as sole agent (not clinical trial) which will continue for 24 cycles. I'm...
Experts on Smoldering Myoloma: Should I get a second opinion?
I live in Boise and I am wondering how I know if the hmotologist/oncologist I am seeing really knows about SMM and/or should I get...
I have smoldering Myeloma. Does anyone have this diagnosis?
Multiple Myeloma- I have smoldering Myeloma. Does anyone have this diagnosis? Does anyone have an abnormal protein in their blood , which is a precursor...
Want to talk about Multiple Myeloma: Anyone else?
Asking anyone who is going thru this experience to share any pro's or con's of this disease. As of now I'm in MGUS, will find...
Anyone had Zometa alone or Zometa plus Xgeva?
My heme/onc has prescribed Xgeva plus Zometa treatments for my Smoldering Myeloma next month. Anyone who's been treated with this combination or just with Zometa?...
IgM MGUS and newly infected with Covid
Husband was diagnosed in 2019. It has been characterized as smoldering MGUS by his hematologist. This past week he got his first infection with Covid....
How high should my Kappa light chain continue to rise before I worry.?
My Kappa light chains continue to rise each time I have my labs run. They are now 90. The ratio rises also. But everything else...
New testing and treatment for MGUS, SMM, and MM
There are new studies being conducted at Dana Farber Institute for early detection and treatment of MGUS, SMM, and MM. Has anyone looked into this...
The SMM and MM Mayo zooms are great. Are there Leukemia zooms?
I have IgA Kappa Light Chain SMM, and a friend has leukemia. She isn't on meds so likely early, but could use more info and...
MGUS and understanding results
Hi, iv been diagnosed with either MGUS or Smouldering myeloma. I havnt had a biopsy yet but was told I don’t need one yet. How...
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