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In remission for the last 3 yrs fm mm can i stop the medicine. currenrly on thalidomide 50.. absolutely right no side effects?

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Multiple myeloma: please do not self treat. Consult your oncologist before doing it as every patient is different and the consequences can be life threatening.

Answered 1/4/2017

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