A member asked:

What do you suggest if my sister was diagnosed with multiple myeloma idg.?

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Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

IgG MM: I suspect you mean IgG multiple myeloma (MM). Is the quest how to support her or wondering if you are at risk? MM in a family member has about a 2X increase risk. Here is an NCI study looking at -- http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00039676

Answered 8/29/2014

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