How long can a person generally live with late-stage multiple myeloma?
Disease description:
It might be because I didn't pay much attention to some discomfort when I was younger. Recently, during a community-organized physical examination, I unexpectedly discovered that I have bone marrow cancer, and it is already at an advanced stage. How long can I survive now?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The survival time of patients with advanced myeloma varies depending on individual differences, treatment approaches, and the patient's overall condition. Generally, if a patient does not receive active treatment, experiences poor emotional well-being, and receives inadequate subsequent care, the survival period may be relatively short, approximately three months. For patients with high-risk advanced myeloma who receive aggressive treatment, sufficient nutritional support, and maintain a positive mindset, the survival time may exceed one year. If a patient's advanced myeloma is classified as low-risk and they receive various treatment modalities such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted drug therapy without developing severe complications, their survival period may range from three to ten years. Therefore, active treatment and a positive mental attitude are crucial for extending the survival time of patients with advanced myeloma.
