Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Multiple myeloma (also known as MM, myeloma, plasma cell myeloma, or as Kahler's disease after Otto Kahler) is a type of cancer of plasma cells, immune system cells in bone marrow that produce antibodies. Its prognosis, despite therapy, is generally poor, and treatment may involve chemotherapy and stem cell transplant. It is part of the broad group of diseases called...
Hi, Is there anyone out there who has been told they are too old for treatment? My Dad was told this. it is very frightful as we dont know what will happen next to him. Does the kidneys give up? PLEASE ANYONE KNOW. worried daughter, Ann
What age? I would ask for treatment. I have heard stem cell even in 70s, but greater risk of infection for elderly.
My dad had hypercalcemia which could not be controlled because the myeloma could not be controlled. Velcade did not work and it was too late. Kidney failure next.