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I HAVE MM IgA Light Chain. Does This Automatically Classify Me As "high Risk" And Does This Classification Automatically Include "M" Protein

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Wetumpka, AL
June 24
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IgG and IgA Antibodies: What Do They Mean? Read Article...
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I think these projections about our risk and prognosis are very often wrong. That's my opinion.

June 25
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

There used to be a breakdown of the IGG’s with A being more aggressive. However now they changed some of that due to better diagnostics in the genes. Wait till your Dr tells you you have specific high risk genes. 🙏🏼

June 25
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

The article above from Resources explains the risks with IgA MM.

June 25
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Hi Karen,
I have IgA Kappa. I believe the risk is higher but there are other factors that make high risk. What makes me high risk is t14;16) with 16q deletion, Monosomy 13 and +5. +5 is actually a positive, not risky. I’m still Smoldering, but with these cytogenetics I will progress sooner than later.
Paula 🌹

June 24
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer and told to call Hospice. That just made her mad. Lol. After lots of treatment, one surgery, and eventually Hospice 6 months before her death, she died 9 years later. Not 6 or 9 months later. 9 years later. My mom’s faith in God was super strong. That’s what got her through.🌈✝️🙏🏻 May we all pass on when it’s our time and not someone else’s timeline.
Paula🌹

June 26

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I’ve Yet Another Odd Question. Can You Have Say IgA Kappa Light Chain And IgG Lambda At The Same Time?

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