Question 1

is multiple myeloma hereditary?

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Not generally...: Myeloma and other hematologic malignancies are not generally considered "hereditary"/familial, but some are. Risk in family members is around 2x risk of population.
An nci study is characterizing:

screening individuals and families at high risk for hematologic cancers

nct00052234

http://clinicaltrials.Gov/ct2/show/nct00052234?Term=nct00052234&rank=1.

Question 2

me 50 yrs was diagnosed with multiple myeloma about 2 yrs back.my  father 80 yrs also diagnosed with same recently. is mm  hereditary or coincidence?

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Both: Such conditions may be sporadic but genetic factors may well predispose some families to certain malignancies. An oncologist, having much more experience in multiple myeloma cases, is more qualified to answer this question,however.

Question 3

how common is multiple myeloma?

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1% : 1% of all cancers.
2nd most common hematologic malignancy.
A great nci snapshot link:
http://www.Cancer.Gov/aboutnci/servingpeople/snapshots/myeloma.Pdf.

Question 4

what other tests for multiple myeloma?

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Myeloma tests: There are many tests that are used to diagnose and stage multiple myeloma.  These can include: cbc, chemistry panel, bone marrow biopsy, chromosome studies, plain xrays of the bones, 24 hour urine collection.  Sometimes special imaging studies such as mri, ct or pet may be used.

Question 5

what are the causes of multiple myeloma?

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Unknown/MGUS: The exact cause of multiple myeloma is not known.
Myeloma is almost always (?Always) preceded by monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (mgus).

Risks: age, male gender, black race; radiation, benzene/petroleum exposure

laboratory studies can help predict risk of conversion from mgus to myeloma.

Question 6

what is the symptoms for multiple myeloma?

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MM: Fatigue, bone pain, fractures of bones without injury, night sweats, pallor, malaise. Other than bone fractures, the other symptoms are not very specific.

Question 7

what is multiple myeloma a risk factor for?

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Multiple myeloma can lead to::   Acute tubular necrosis, Aspergillosis, Acute kidney failure, Kidney failure, Pancytopenia.

Question 8

could multiple myeloma be treated and cured?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Multiple myeloma can certainly be treated. There a variety of new drugs available. We are likely curing some myeloma patients, but we don't necessarilyl know who these peopple are when we start treatment. Check out the #mmsm tweetchat including an upcoming topic of myeloma cure.

Question 9

what is the objective of treating multiple myeloma?

Accepted Answer

Palliative: To maintain quality of life and to increase survival. Treatment may relieve the symptoms related to myeloma and to prevent further damage/ possible organ failure ( kidney failure, symptomatic anemia, fractures etc ) that are related to the myeloma and ultimately is to increase survival

Question 10

what is a young age for multiple myeloma?  under 50 years?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The average age at diagnosis is 65 to 70 years for myeloma. Diagnosis below that is possible and if you have it you have it.

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