It depends: Standard of care for mgus is observation. Standard of care for smoldering/asymptomatic (no crab sx) mm is observation. Ecog e3a06 is evaluting Lenalidomide vs. Observation in smm. The reason to treat symptomatic mm include: improve survival, reduce bone fractures, reduce infections, improve blood counts, etc. The intensity and type of treatment are highly variable and actively evolving...
Answered 6/26/2014
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Yes and no: Most myeloma needs treatment, but some are indolent means very slow growing without causing any damage to u, after a thorough check your oncologist will tell you if you need tretment or close follow up untill you have an indication.
Answered 11/28/2017
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