My mom got some test results today and they said her lung test came back abnormal and her counts went up again. We've been hoping to get them down to do a stem cell transplant (SCT), but they are going on the wrong direction. Does anyone know what this means? It's all foreign to me.
I was told to get her a myeloma specialist. I need to know of any in or near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Or if her doctor is any good.
She don't like to ask too many questions and I'm always working. However, I will be going to her next appointment, since I don't understand what's going on
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Re: Multiple myeloma specialist near Albuquerque?
Mitchell Binder at the Presbyterian Oncology Clinic in the Kaseman facility in Albuquerque is very skilled in treating multiple myeloma. I have been treated by him since mid-2011 and am very satisfied with his knowledge of multiple myeloma and his treatment.
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Re: Multiple myeloma specialist near Albuquerque?
Hello mousey0,
I used to practice in Albuquerque and know the hematologist/oncologists there fairly well. There are several hematology-oncology groups in the city and at the University of New Mexico. All of them have good doctors who can give excellent care for your mother. There is a good hematology-oncology practice in Santa Fe as well.
When your mother gets her appointment, it will be good to ask for someone who is interested and expert in multiple myeloma. In order to have a stem cell transplant, the patient must have good lung, heart, liver, and kidney function. If your mother has lungs that are not working well, it is not a good idea to have a transplant. The complications of a transplant will be higher if the lungs, kidneys, heart, or liver are not in good shape.
Another good way for you to help your mom is to become knowledgeable about myeloma. Be her advocate. There are many websites that can help you. They are listed on the Beacon under the "Resources" tab. I hope and pray that your mother does well.
I used to practice in Albuquerque and know the hematologist/oncologists there fairly well. There are several hematology-oncology groups in the city and at the University of New Mexico. All of them have good doctors who can give excellent care for your mother. There is a good hematology-oncology practice in Santa Fe as well.
When your mother gets her appointment, it will be good to ask for someone who is interested and expert in multiple myeloma. In order to have a stem cell transplant, the patient must have good lung, heart, liver, and kidney function. If your mother has lungs that are not working well, it is not a good idea to have a transplant. The complications of a transplant will be higher if the lungs, kidneys, heart, or liver are not in good shape.
Another good way for you to help your mom is to become knowledgeable about myeloma. Be her advocate. There are many websites that can help you. They are listed on the Beacon under the "Resources" tab. I hope and pray that your mother does well.
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Dr. Edward Libby - Name: Edward Libby, M.D.
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