Multiple myeloma

I have been told my CT scan and bloods etc show multiple myeloma.

I have had two urgent referrals sent for screening, one from the hospital and one from my GP.

How long will I wait for my appointment?

I have waited two weeks and finding the waiting very difficult.

Please could you kindly advise me?

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    • Hello Marinam7879, I was diagnosed with MM in 2012. By screening do you mean type of myeloma? 
      If I remember rightly they had to send a sample of bone marrow to another hospital to determine type of myeloma. I think it took 3-4 weeks . At the time, the waiting was very difficult. The doctors didn’t seem too concerned, as they said myeloma is slow growing. And here I am thirteen years later. 
      My haematology team are brilliant. 
      Good luck 
  • Thank you so much. I am waiting for either a bone marrow sample to be done or a biopsy from my rib lesions...I believe to determine which type.

    Like you they don't seem to be too concerned but did say I would hear quickly.

    Your 3-4 weeks sounds reassuring as I have heard it can take up to 28 days.

    I am so happy to hear you are OK 13 years later but of course having continual care.

    Wishing you well and everything I would wish for myself in the future.

    I guess for anyone it is a case of stay strong which I wish for you too

    M x

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  • Thank you so much. I am waiting for either a bone marrow sample to be done or a biopsy from my rib lesions...I believe to determine which type.

    Like you they don't seem to be too concerned but did say I would hear quickly.

    Your 3-4 weeks sounds reassuring as I have heard it can take up to 28 days.

    I am so happy to hear you are OK 13 years later but of course having continual care.

    Wishing you well and everything I would wish for myself in the future.

    I guess for anyone it is a case of stay strong which I wish for you too

    M x

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