Multiple myeloma, Oncology FAQ

Questions Regarding Treatment of Multiple Myeloma Hello Dr. Hu, My mother is 67 years old and has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma through spinal cord testing, with a high IgD level (6000-7000). Other body metrics are mostly normal, with the only notable abnormality being a...

Elevated immunoglobulin levels? The health check results show elevated immunoglobulin levels, with total protein at 6.8 g/dL, albumin at 4.6 g/dL, and globulin at 2.2 g/dL (highlighted in red). A subsequent blood test revealed IgG at 968 mg/dL, IgA at 206 mg/dL, and IgM at 261 mg...

Possible multiple myeloma? Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with COVID-19 on June 10. After that, on June 25, I developed petechiae on my calves due to an immune response. I sought medical attention, and it was assessed as vasculitis. Blood tests and urinalysis were all normal. Aft...

IFE electrophoresis analysis Hello, doctor. I am the person who inquired about multiple myeloma last time. My IFE electrophoresis results showed no monoclonal protein present. Does this mean that multiple myeloma can be ruled out? Should I be concerned about MGUS?

Blood test report issues? Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with COVID-19 on June 10. After that, on June 25, I developed petechiae on my calves due to an immune response. I sought medical attention, and it was assessed as vasculitis. I underwent blood tests and urinalysis, all of w...

Multiple Myeloma Hello, doctor. Last month, after being diagnosed with COVID-19, I developed petechiae on my calves two weeks later. I went to the hospital, and the physician said it was vasculitis induced by the immune response after the infection. After taking steroids for a we...

Abnormal blood test results? During a routine check-up, elevated total protein (TP) and globulin (GLO) levels were found, while other blood parameters were normal. The serum total protein was 8.7 g/dL, albumin (ALB) was 4.8 g/dL, and globulin was 3.9 g/dL. (Is this significantly ...

Multiple myeloma causing retinal issues? Hello Doctor, I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma about two years ago, and after treatment, my symptoms stabilized for a year. Recently, however, my left eye suddenly became blurry and I couldn't see clearly. I visited the ophthalmo...

Anemia status from four blood test reports? Hello, Doctor. I have had a total of four blood tests from last year to this year. In March of last year: Red blood cell count: 4.6 (4.5-5.9), Hemoglobin: 13.6 (13.5-17.5), Hematocrit: 41 (41-53), Mean corpuscular volume: 87 (80-100), G...

Unexplained monoclonal protein abnormalities My mother was informed during a blood test at Taipei Veterans General Hospital that her IgG levels were elevated (first test 1685, second test 1698) and her Kappa/Lambda ratio (approximately 20 in the first test, about 22 in the second...

Management of suspected multiple myeloma? Hello, my father is 64 years old. Recently, a blood test revealed a hemoglobin level of 9.4 gm/dL. Despite multiple blood transfusions, his hemoglobin remains below 10 gm/dL, prompting further examination. The results showed the following...

The causes of normocytic anemia can vary, but in your case, the most likely reasons could include chronic disease, acute blood loss, or renal insufficiency? Hello Doctor, on August 22nd of this year, I suddenly experienced significant bleeding from my throat, with more than four ...

Grandma has multiple myeloma? Recently, my grandmother was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and it is now affecting her kidney function. What dietary and daily living recommendations do you have? My grandmother is in her 70s, and what kind of treatment options are typically consi...

Multiple Myeloma 1: Hello Doctor, my family member is a 50-year-old male who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma last year. He completed an autologous stem cell transplant this Lunar New Year. Last month, during a follow-up visit, his blood test showed a hemoglobin level of 100 a...

End-stage assessment of multiple myeloma? Dear Doctor, My father was diagnosed with stage II multiple myeloma six years ago at the age of 65. He did not undergo a stem cell transplant but chose treatment with CyBorD (cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone). For the firs...

Treatment of Multiple Myeloma Hello Dr. Chen: My husband is 73 years old and was diagnosed with multiple myeloma last year. He has completed eight cycles of Velcade treatment and, after a two-month rest, his doctor performed another blood test, finding that his IgG level increase...

Multiple Myeloma My father was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in mid-last year, with an initial IgG level of over 3000. After completing treatment with Velcade, his IgG level dropped to over 1500 by early March. During a follow-up appointment at the end of April, the doctor info...

Multiple Myeloma Thank you for the response on May 4th. The IgG level decreased from 3480 mg/L before treatment to 1590 mg/L. If the units are as stated, does this indicate a complete remission of the treatment? If so, does the physician's subsequent use of Revlimid represen...

Multiple Myeloma Dear Director, My father is seventy years old and was diagnosed with multiple myeloma last June. An X-ray report indicated that his bones were not affected. He began treatment with Velcade in late June last year, completing eight cycles by early March. His IgG l...

Multiple Myeloma I found research reports from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Virginia Tech regarding multiple myeloma, indicating that curcumin has the ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Are there any clinical trial reports or information avail...