http://www.myelomabeacon.com/links/2008/10/15/mmrf-definition-of-multiple-myeloma/ Multiple myeloma news, resources, and online forums for patients, caregivers, and others interested in multiple myeloma. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:27:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.myelomabeacon.com/links/2008/10/15/mmrf-definition-of-multiple-myeloma/comment-page-1/#comment-42849 Jan Stafl MD Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:02:19 +0000 http://www.myelomabeacon.com/?p=983#comment-42849 This is an excellent intro to MM for new patients! Can you add a bit about the significance of various chromosomal anomalies found with FISH and chromosomal bone marrow studies? In terms of etiology, what about an acute infection stimulating MGUS (precursor condition) to full blown MM? And common locations of plasmacytomas in the body. It is a fascinating condition for which immunotherapy and genetic engineering will one day become standard treatment over chemotherapy, I predict. Thank you! This is an excellent intro to MM for new patients! Can you add a bit about the significance of various chromosomal anomalies found with FISH and chromosomal bone marrow studies? In terms of etiology, what about an acute infection stimulating MGUS (precursor condition) to full blown MM? And common locations of plasmacytomas in the body. It is a fascinating condition for which immunotherapy and genetic engineering will one day become standard treatment over chemotherapy, I predict. Thank you!

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