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I am glad you will be meeting with an oncologist. The diagnosis, prognosis (likeliest outcome) and treatment options are best discussed with the care team. I wish you the best of luck ongoing.
My brother-in-law, Bill, has survived stage four multiple myeloma for 12 years. He has had surgeries, chemo, stem cell transplants, and a kidney transplant. My sister manages all the meds he is on. With her help and his will to live, he has broken records for this diagnosis. Today he looks and feels healthier than in years. There is hope out there but some of the treatments are intense.
My step mother was diagnosed with this disease two years ago at the age of 79. Due to her age, the treatments are limited to the standard chemo therapy which worked for 10 months. When they noticed the M-protein number increasing so they switched to a second line of defense (another chemo). Based on my understanding, there is a third line of defense that has good results when the second one fails. Each chemo treatment has its own effectiveness and then the cancer "gets smart" and returns. On average, each chemo cocktail can last 10-12 months, before another chemo is used. It's important to ask the oncologist the cancer stage and if there are lesions on the skeletal bones. A doctor can provide some stats compared to other patients at the same stage.
Try to get an oncologist that specializes in multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is fairly rare. The top docs for multiple myeloma are at University of Arkansas medical center. Outcomes are better with an oncologist that specializes in multiple myeloma.
You can consult with a multiple myeloma specialist then work with your local oncologist.
There have been a lot of advances in treating multiple myeloma.
I’m sorry you’re facing this. There are no answers until you meet with the oncologist and get further information. We have a family friend with this cancer, he’s had it for about six years. He has an immunotherapy treatment once every two months. For two days following it he’s quite sick, doesn’t get out of bed. Then he’s fine and active, plays golf, volunteers, and stays busy until the next one. He says it’s worth the rotten two days. His oncologist says he will continue this way indefinitely. Again, no idea until you get further guidance. I wish you the best
Google (always helpful) says that “overall five-year survival rate for people with multiple myeloma ranges from 40% to 82%”. It’s ‘multiple’ because most people when diagnosed have several cells affected. “It is not always considered terminal...There are a number ...of treatments ... which can control the cancer and prolong life”. So wait for more information.
The prognosis is best given by an oncologist. Many elders choose palliative care or hospice rather than, late in life, choosing chemo and other options. At 81 now, and a retired RN, this is my own choice with recent breast cancer. No chemo and no radiation. Just a lumpectomy. Any spread will be addressed with palliative care and then Hospice and our right to die laws in the Great State of California. There will be information from the doctor and then there will be choices to be made given that information.
You have to wait for the oncologist. It has to be staged in order to know the prognosis. You should be with her for support. Many people may retain half of the information once given
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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The diagnosis, prognosis (likeliest outcome) and treatment options are best discussed with the care team.
I wish you the best of luck ongoing.
You can consult with a multiple myeloma specialist then work with your local oncologist.
There have been a lot of advances in treating multiple myeloma.
There will be information from the doctor and then there will be choices to be made given that information.
Is this you? A parent? You give us hardly no information.
The person with that cancer other health issues?
This is all and more information, we don't know.
But also we are not doctors, unless someone on the forum has been though this.
I'm very sorry