Killing the cancer cells is a difficult job. This help to reduce the sign and symptoms of cancer. This is called cancer remission. Complete remission of cancer symptoms for five years signifies a complete cure for the patient. In blood cancer patients, the cancer remission rate depends upon several factors like the age of the patient, the physical condition of the patient, and the type of cancer.
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My mother had multiple myeloma and now has a low serum albumin level. Is it serious?
Query: Hello doctor, Just to let you know, my mother was diagnosed with MM nine years ago. Then she went into remission with Lenalid, Bortezomib, and Dex within three months. Five years ago, her disease came back, and then again took Lenalid, Bortezomib, and Dex. Currently, she is only having Lenalid 10 mg... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your mother's attached report (attachment is hidden to protect the patient's identity) shows a low hemoglobin level and low albumin. You have already mentioned that she has relapsed from cancer and was put on the chemotherapeutic drug again. If yo... Read Full »