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How Is Multiple Myeloma Diagnosed?

Posted on Thu, 8 Jun 2017

Question: Hi - you answered questions for me earlier about multiple myeloma. Your answers were right on. I have seen a hematologist at Stanford, and after more blood tests, he sent me a message stating that a bone marrow biopsy was not necessary. The info seen on the CT scan and MRI was not sufficient for a multiple myeloma diagnosis, and that they were a "red herring." However he told my doctor to follow up in 6 months or so with another MRI. I am devastated as I thought that I was in the clear!!!

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
most welcome

Detailed Answer:
You're most welcome dear

Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (29 minutes later)

I guess I forgot to ask my question. Although the hemotologist said the issue would be determined by the results of the blood test. However now it looks like I'm really not in the clear! How long do I have to fear that I have multiple myeloma?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You don't seem to have myeloma

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.

Just relax. You don't seem to have myeloma. No need to fear. Chances of myeloma on repeat MRI are practically nil.

Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee