Multiple myeloma

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17. If you get to the point of needing treatment, if

you progress from MGUS (and you might not) to myeloma, I would highly suggest a myeloma specialist. Myeloma is not rare, but it is uncommon. Even my local hematology oncologist who got her fellowship under my specialist at a teaching hosp has only 5 myeloma patients. My oncology specialist has only myeloma patients. It makes a difference having that clinical experience and overall specific knowledge. It's a fact that myeloma patients who see specialists vs general oncologists live longer.

With respect to your GP, induction therapy for myeloma is not all that unpleasant in the scheme of things. But, no reason to have therapy or put any chemo in your body if it's not needed.