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Suggest Treatment For Multiple Myeloma
Hi. My father is diagnosed with multiple myeloma one year ago. His doctor said that it was at the very begin phase.He was cured with adriamycin for nearly 7 months. Now he is taking bondronat. Since January he has interrupted the chemio therapy.He says he feels good. He goes out every day he wants to work so he is a very active person. He is 57 years old. Can you help me with more information about(the advance, the cures. How long he is going to live as I've heard that people diagnosed with MM live 3-5 years?). Thankyou!
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
multiple myeloma is not curable in majority, infact the treatment target is not cure but to supress it. if he is otherwise fit, autologus BMT should be done after initial chemo. it gives prolonged control of disease. ask your oncologist regarding BMT
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