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How is Multiple myeloma diagnosed?

See how Multiple myeloma is diagnosed. Which specialists are essential to meet, what tests are needed and other useful information for the diagnosis of Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma diagnosis
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Diagnosis is achieved through a combination of blood tests, urine Electrophoresis, and bone scans.

Posted Jul 19, 2017 by Larry 2100
Bone marrow biopsy

Posted Jul 19, 2017 by Deb 2000
Any doctor can run the blood test. A hematologist oncologist is best. Blood work and I think bone marrow biopsy is important. Also MRI, Pet CAT scan and other test that can check your heart.

Posted Jul 20, 2017 by Tammy Gallet Ward 2000

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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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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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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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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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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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