Smoldering Myeloma Stories

Smoldering Myeloma is a rare, typically asymptomatic condition that can lead to development of Multiple Myeloma. It can cause high plasma cell counts in bone marrow as well as high levels of M protein in blood and urine.

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Smoldering Myeloma Stories

Maui B., Smoldering Myeloma



Symptoms: Inflammatory eye disease, uterine bleeding

Treatment: Watch and wait; routine biopsies ands scans
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Brad H., Smoldering High-Risk Multiple Myeloma



Symptoms: Abnormal kidney function (stage 2 kidney disease), mild anemia

Treatments: To be started at the time of interview
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Yolanda B., Multiple Myeloma



Symptoms: Anemia, unusual craving for starchy food, ‘clicking’ sound produced by knees under certain circumstances (such as when walking up stairs)

Treatments: Radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy
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