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Is Having A Plasmacytoma With MM A Concern For Treatment?

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July 31, 2022
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I would get a good myeloma specialist and follow their recommendations. It requires treatment. Usually radiation and sometimes chemo. It depends where it is located. A few on here had had this.

July 31, 2022
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Having a plasmacytoma, whether solitary bone plasmacytoma or extramedullary plasmacytoma, does come with an increased risk of developing multiple myeloma (MM). Treatment for plasmacytomas may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination, depending on the location. If a plasmacytoma develops into multiple Show Full Answer

Having a plasmacytoma, whether solitary bone plasmacytoma or extramedullary plasmacytoma, does come with an increased risk of developing multiple myeloma (MM). Treatment for plasmacytomas may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination, depending on the location. If a plasmacytoma develops into multiple myeloma, additional treatment and follow-up care will be required.

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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Glenn, I am praying for you 🙏💕

August 1, 2022
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My Plasmacytoma is on my sternum. After stopping Revlimid use for 5 weeks due to surgery the tumor has doubled in size. It is not only outside my ribs but also extending inside my ribs closer to my heart. That concerns me. So I am looking for some input from a similar case and treatment.
I see my Oncologist soon. Many questions await.

Thank you for your input

August 1, 2022
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I don't know.

August 1, 2022

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