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Cousin is 64 with stage 4 mult myel. had autologous stem cell trans 4 months ago..why would dr put him on a light chemo pill now.are cancer cells back?
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Not necessarily: Maintenance chemotherapy is recommended to keep the tumor cells from coming back. Tumors cells are usually not eliminated by the treatment your cousin had, but may be kept in check by the treatment being prescribed.
Answered 7/22/2019
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