Multiple myeloma

2019-08-23 08:05:07
Recently it was confirmed that my father (age 59) has multiple myeloma. The diagnostic results are as follows: Bone marrow biopsy - They confirmed "Plasma cell neoplasm" Serum immuno electrophoresis - They detected M-PROTEIN or M-curve and it's IGg monoclonal immuno gammopathy FISH - They didn't detect any translocation or deletion of chromosomes and results were all negative but the plasma cells in the bone marrow turned out to be 80 percent PET CT - SCAN- musculo skeletal system - multiple small discrete , FDG non avid oestiolytic lesions seen in calvarium , axial and appendicular skelital tissues. What shall we do ? Is chemotherapy is the only option or are there any other painless treatments available. Conseriding his age and he had a previous open heart surgery 4 years back.
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Consult with medical oncologist for chemotherapy if associated with pain palliative Radiation May be given

Answered2019-09-05 08:40:59

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Multiple myeloma is very well controlled by chemotherapy and newer chemotherpy drugs and regimens are very convenient and well tolerated.So please don't waste time and consult your medical oncologist for starting chemotherpy at the earliest.

Answered2019-08-25 08:10:21

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You have to go with chemotherapy followed by bone marrow transplantation if possible. That's the only way!

Answered2019-08-24 05:50:06

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