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Will having a compromised immune system and generally being overall unhealthy affect mgus that i've been diagnosed with several years ago?

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Difficult to answer: Only about 1% of MGUS progress to more sever lesion each year. So the risk is low that you will get multiple myeloma. However, you must follow your doctor's advise for follow-up tests to detect any changes.

Answered 2/24/2015

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