is myeloma a genetic disorder?

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  • 13th November 2014 at 1:00 pm #119437

    adajane
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    My mother has recently been diagnosed with myeloma.  Will I need genetic testing to see if I have the condition?

    13th November 2014 at 3:12 pm #119440

    jills
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    Hi,

    Sorry to hear about your Mum, please tell us a bit more about her. I am a carer for my Mum who has had myeloma for 7 years and is currently doing well on her latest treatment.

    From what I understand there is a possibility of some genetic link but at the moment there is no way of testing for this. I suppose for me the more important question is what would I do if I found I had a genetic link as there is currently no ‘cure’ for myeloma.

    The information section of this website has a lot more information on this aspect of the condition.

    Take care,
    Jill

    13th November 2014 at 4:24 pm #119442

    adajane
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    She was diagnosed today – the hospital are giving her tablets for 6 months – not sure what they are yet. She is 74 and now has a disintegrated vertebrae and broken rib. She can hardly walk or move about – on morphine – not sure dad is going to cope with her at home

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