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Should I be screened for myeloma if my father had it?
Query: Hello doctor,My father was diagnosed with myeloma. I am 28 years old and wondering if myeloma is hereditary. And if it is then should I be screened? If so at what age?Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. The exact cause for myeloma is still not identified with 100 % results. But it is not hereditary as per a few books because it is plasma cell dyscrasia and plasma cell problem is acquired, not genetic. The causes of myeloma are as follows; 1. Radiation ex... Read Full »