What do you know about Multiple Myeloma? We've put together ten questions and answers to test your knowledge.
Answers provided by The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and other online sources.
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Each year 5000 people will be diagnosed with multiple myeloma in the U.S.
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Most myeloma patients track their disease by monitoring their SPEP.
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A transplant which involves the infusion of another person's stem cells is called autologous. |
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Melphalan and prednisone combination is an old "gold standard" treatment for myeloma patients. |
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Neuropathy is one of the more serious side effects of thalidomide and
velcade. |
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The median length of survival for myeloma patients is 33 months
following diagnosis. |
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