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How long does someone live that has just been diagnosed with asymptomatic multiple myeloma please answer?

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Serious illness: Multiple myeloma is treatable, but generally not curable. Life expectancy depends on the occurrence of infections or other complications. Generally, median life expectancy is 6-8 years.

Answered 9/8/2013

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Many years: Depending on the cytogenetics but with new treatments, survival in many years.

Answered 9/9/2013

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Thanks for asking!: If u have mgus can be decades.. Need close surveillance if progresses to myeloma will need treatment many drugs available.

Answered 9/12/2013

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