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What Other Options Are Available? Not Eligible For STEM CELL TRANSPLANT.

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Brandywine, MD
January 7
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I could not have sct either and been in remission just over 2 years.In the UK I had 3 months of treatment and the protein levels were either low or not there I don't know ,I just have blood tests 3 monthly now.

January 8
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

If someone with multiple myeloma is not eligible for a stem cell transplant, other treatment options include:

1. Chemotherapy: To kill cancer cells and slow disease progression
2. Targeted Therapy: Drugs that focus on specific proteins or genes in myeloma cells.
3. Immunotherapy: Boosts the immune system to fight myeloma. Show Full Answer

If someone with multiple myeloma is not eligible for a stem cell transplant, other treatment options include:

1. Chemotherapy: To kill cancer cells and slow disease progression.
2. Targeted Therapy: Drugs that focus on specific proteins or genes in myeloma cells.
3. Immunotherapy: Boosts the immune system to fight myeloma.
4. Radiation Therapy: Used to shrink tumors or relieve pain.
5. Complementary Therapies: Acupuncture, yoga, or dietary changes to manage symptoms.

Always consult your doctor to tailor the best treatment plan.

January 7

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