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My dad has a compression fracture. mri showed possable multiple myeloma . elivated protein in blood. should we be worried? he is 70

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Need to see hem/onc: He should see a hematologist-oncologist for further eval and treatment for possible multiple myeloma. If it is confirmed that he has multiple myeloma- treatment would be absolutely recommended. Nowadays, there are many novel biologic agents that we use to treat multiple myeloma with a very impressive result. He would also need zometa -and perhaps radiation or surgery for his compression fracture.

Answered 2/9/2017

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See specialist: For the diagnosis of multiple myeloma, see a hematologist-oncologist. To treat the compression fracture, consider a spine surgeon that performs kyphoplasty. Check out kyphon.Com.

Answered 11/25/2013

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