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What do you suggest if my dad was just diagnosed with multiple myeloma?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Treatment helps: The majority of people with myeloma have a significant benefit from treatment. He should see an oncologist, of course. Learn more about it here: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/myeloma/Patient

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 5/13/2018

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