Is Multiple myeloma hereditary?

Is Multiple myeloma hereditary? The genetic component explained in plain language, reviewed against medical sources, with patient experiences.

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Although I have heard of more than one person in the same family getting MM, I would (speculate) that the reason has to do with environment first before genetics, but nobody seems to know for sure.

Posted Jul 19, 2017 by Larry 2100

I believe genetics play a part in being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. I have an aunt who has been diagnosed with Waldenstrums, which is also a blood cancer.

Posted Jul 19, 2017 by Deb 2000

I have met people where more than one family member has multiple myeloma. It seems it's like any other cancer. Family members need to report to their doctor so they can run appropriate blood tests.

Posted Jul 20, 2017 by Tammy Gallet Ward 2000

Is Multiple myeloma hereditary?

I was diagnosed in August 2012 with IgA Kappa and collapsed vertebrae. Had a Stem Cell Transplant in January 2013. Relapsed in March 2016. Currently on Kyprolis, Pomalyst and Dexamethasone. Also on Zometa for my bones. Since I'm now diagnosed as term...

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by SDGadgetGirl

DIAGNOSIS INFO

I experienced severe back pain for a number of months. Was subsequently diagnosed with Myeloma in January 2010. Had chemo and stem cell transplant. No maintenance since then, and no relapse either. Long may it last...

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by Francis

MY MULTIPLE MYELOMA

I was diagnosed in November 2011 with Multiple Myeloma after breaking L1 vertebrae in my back. Received a Stem Cell Replacement using my own stem cells with total success! I have been on maintenance chemotherapy (10mg Revlimid, 2 weeks on, 1 week off...

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by Tom

CAROL'S STORY

Husband is 74 and was diagnosed in July 2015. Velcade/Dex therapy for 6 cycles and then ASCT in Feb 2016. Breezed through it. All good right now. Just started maintenance therapy of Velcade only 2 twice a month.

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by Carol

ONE DAY, ONE STEP

I was diagnosed in May 2014 after my L1 totally collapsed. There was a tumor behind the L1. I have lesions on L4 and L5 and one on my skull. I have been on 3 different medication regimen's and had a failed stem cell transplant in 2015. My m-spike ...

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7/19/17, 9:18 AM by Darcy

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