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Can Being On Chemo Pills For Multiple Myeloma, In Need Of Hip Surgery And Blood Transfusions Go Into Remission?
71 year old male with multiple myeloma On chemo pills. Did radiation for tumor on sternum Needs hip surgery Having to get blood transfusions every 2-3 wks Lost a lot of weight Stays weak and in a lot of pain daily Stage 3 mm Can he go into remission
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
Hi
Thanks for your query.
It appears that the disease is quite advanced and the general condition quite poor. In this situation getting a complete remission will be difficult but some degree of improvement is quite possible.
Hope this helps,
Regards
Thanks for your query.
It appears that the disease is quite advanced and the general condition quite poor. In this situation getting a complete remission will be difficult but some degree of improvement is quite possible.
Hope this helps,
Regards
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