- Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health care test or treatment that this program should consider.
What is appropriate screening for persons with multiple myeloma in multiple family members?
- Describe why this topic is important.
My mother was diagnosed with advanced multiple myeloma at age 75 after long term misdiagnosis of arthritis (1996) She died 5 years later. At that time we were told there was no genetic link. This year my 65 year old sister was diagnosed with advanced multiple myeloma after a year of reporting pain and was misdiagnosed. She now needs a stem cell transplant. We are now told that there is a genetic link.
What is appropriate follow up care for myself a 52 year old female and my brothers? ......since now my mom and sister were not dx until advanced stages.
- How will an answer to your research question be used or help inform decisions for you or your group?
If there is a genetic component for multiple myeloma then should there not be some recommendations for family member screenings; especially when more than one family member has presented with the disease.
Early detection could possibly allow remission with less potent drugs and the need for stem cell transplant
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- power of attorney of sick sibling
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