Question 1

would a ct scan rule out lymphoma, myeloma, or leukemia. and are there any non invasive tests to rule those illnesses out?

Accepted Answer

No: Imaging would not rule out hematologists malignancies. In the right clinical context, diagnosis may include specialized blood and bone marrow studies.

Question 2

i am a 25 year old male, almond size lymph nodes throughout my body and brusing only around both my eyes, the left one worse than the other. what are the most likely causes, i know it very serious, neuroblastoma, leukemia, amyloidsis, myeloma? please

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenopathy: Generalized lymphadenopathy is actually more associated with a viral or more of a systemic process. Collagen vascular disease, HIV, CMV, common cold, EBV, Toxoplasmosis.  Leukemia and lymphoma possible too. Neurolbalstoma usually presents locally and is more a disease for younger children. I would encourage a visit with your provider.

Question 3

how bad is pain in myeloma?

Accepted Answer

Only if fracture +: Not everybody who has myeloma will have fracture when diagnosed. Yes, myeloma will involve the bone and there would be increased risk for fracture- however- just because one has myeloma-it does not mean that it is identical to pain unless you have fracture. And if you do-it depends on your tolerance to pain and how severe the fracture is. Pain is very subjective. Discuss with oncologist.

Question 4

wo is at risk for  multipule 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. Genome sequencing may help provide answers in populations and individuals.

Question 5

does cytoxin cause myeloma?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Used to treat myeloma and very rarely (in high doses) associated with acute leukemia's.

Question 6

is multiple myeloma hereditary?

Accepted Answer

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 7

how common is multiple myeloma?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what other tests for multiple myeloma?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what are the causes of multiple myeloma?

Accepted Answer

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 10

can  skeletal pain be caused by myeloma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Myeloma is a disease that effects bone directly. Patients with myeloma frequently have skeletal complaints.

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