Psychosocial support in patients with multiple myeloma at time of diagnosis: who wants what? Psychooncology 2013;22:n/a-20.Lamers J, Hartmann M, Goldschmidt H et al (2013) Psychosocial support in patients with multiple myeloma at time of diagnosis: who wants what? Psychooncology 22: 2313-...
PET Scans, or positron emission tomography, is a type of imaging test that shows how organs and tissues are functioning through the use of a radioactive tracer. Answer and Explanation:1 PET scans detect myeloma lesions in bones. MRIs are typically used for the diagnosis, while PETs are prefer...
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and blood stream. They have either positive or negative electric charges and help regulate the function of every organ in the body. An electrolyte panel blood test usually measures sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate. BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine may also be included to meas...
Multiplemyeloma(a blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow) Your cancer or the treatment you get for it can share symptoms with hypercalcemia, such as feeling sick or throwing up. If you get dehydrated, your kidneys can't get rid of calcium very well. Your doctor may give you fluids ...
What is the most definitive test to confirm a diagnosis of multiple myeloma? Bone marrow biopsy People with multiple myeloma have too many plasma cells in their bone marrow. The procedure used to check the bone marrow is called a bone marrow biopsy and aspiration. It can be done either at ...
What is the most definitive test to confirm a diagnosis of multiple myeloma? Bone marrow biopsy People with multiple myeloma have too many plasma cells in their bone marrow. The procedure used to check the bone marrow is called a bone marrow biopsy and aspiration. It can be done either at ...
If you have MDS, a type of blood cancer called myelodysplastic syndrome, you're part of a rare group of people with the diagnosis. But research is ongoing. Many clinical trials are seeking new treatments and drugs to better manage this bone marrow disorder. What Are Clinical Trials? Clinica...
Overview Symptoms Diagnosis Management Prevention What do I need to know about memory loss?Some memory loss is common with aging. You may have sharp long-term memories from many years ago but have trouble remembering new information. Normal memory loss does not get worse and does not affect ...
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