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Hello I'm A 59yr Old Male With Multiple Myeloma Since 2017 I Have Had No Transplants And Have Done Well On All Chemo Treatments

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until the last two lab results.I have went through pretty much all the symptoms everyone has experienced.but I have built myself up physically and mentally.I feel great other than morning light back pain so I take one tramadol 50mg tablet every morning and I'm fine after about one hr.now docs want to do the car-t cell therapy after researching the odds a bit scary.I'm thinking about seeking the standard procedure after knowing how fatal car t cell therapy can be.if anyone have received this… read more

July 17
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It's great to hear that you've been doing well on your chemotherapy treatments. Here are some key points about multiple myeloma and its prognosis:

- Survival Rates: The five-year survival rate for multiple myeloma has improved significantly over the past few decades. For instance, the five-year survival rate for people Show Full Answer

It's great to hear that you've been doing well on your chemotherapy treatments. Here are some key points about multiple myeloma and its prognosis:

- Survival Rates: The five-year survival rate for multiple myeloma has improved significantly over the past few decades. For instance, the five-year survival rate for people diagnosed with multiple myeloma is 53.9 percent.
- Treatment Options: Newer medications as first-line treatments have led to better outcomes. Autologous stem cell transplants (using your own stem cells) can improve prognosis but are not always necessary.
- Prognostic Factors: Your individual outlook depends on various factors, including the stage at diagnosis and the treatments received.

Keep discussing your treatment options with your healthcare team to ensure the best possible outcomes.

July 17
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Hi Tracy. Good luck with your decision. It is tough deciding. I don't know what I will do at relapse. CAR t does have some scary side effects. It can carry the risk of secondary cancers as well. I might be eligible for Ventoclax, since I have 11:14 translocation. I might also consider a bispecific. I might even consider another transplant. Lots to think about. Of course, staying in remission forever would be nice. 😄

July 17

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