[aaron]

Can Myeloma Spread to Other Organs

by aaron on Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:45 am

My mom was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Myeloma and the started induction with Velcade and Dex. She has had a VG response.
Now she has had mid-section bloating and discomfort.

A CT Scan has revealed multiple Liver Lessions. Is this a spread from Myeloma? I have read Myeloma rarely spreads but I am not so sure I believe this.

Thanks.

[Dr. Edward Libby]

Re: Can Myeloma Spread to Other Organs

by Dr. Edward Libby on Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:42 pm

Hello aaron,
Yes, myeloma can travel to the liver although it is quite unusual. A liver biopsy will be necessary to determine the cause of these liver lesions. They could be many different things and one cannot assume they are secondary to the myeloma.

[aaron]

Re: Can Myeloma Spread to Other Organs

by aaron on Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:06 pm

Dr. Edward Libby wrote:
> Hello aaron,
> Yes, myeloma can travel to the liver although it is quite unusual. A liver
> biopsy will be necessary to determine the cause of these liver lesions.
> They could be many different things and one cannot assume they are
> secondary to the myeloma.

Thank you Dr Libby. We are anxiously awaiting the biopsy results.

The fluid removed was tested and non-cancerous. One down and one to go I guess.

[aaron]

Re: Can Myeloma Spread to Other Organs

by aaron on Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:56 pm

The results are indeed liver cancer. I miss the plain old Myeloma days. Just when you think you have a crappy hand and it can not get worse, it does.
I wish you all the best and I hope a cure or new wonder drug is around the corner. I am certain for you folks, it gets closer by the day.