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Have Multiple Myeloma Stage IIIA. Done Auto Stem Cell Transplants. Elevated Liver Enzymes. What Is Going On?
My husband was diagnoised with multiple myeloma stage 3a. He has underwent two auto stem cell transplants and now his liver enzymes are elevated. AST 87 and ALT 83 it s been back and forth in the 100 s. He never drank. Can you help clear up what s going on? His doctor keep saying he will just watch and see? Do you think the chemo damaged his liver?
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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The liver is responsible for the breakdown of some chemotherapy drugs. Some of these agents can damage the liver.
The degree of possible damage can vary from one drug to the other.
It is possible that the liver function would return to normal once he is off the medication.
I hope this helps
The liver is responsible for the breakdown of some chemotherapy drugs. Some of these agents can damage the liver.
The degree of possible damage can vary from one drug to the other.
It is possible that the liver function would return to normal once he is off the medication.
I hope this helps
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