Recently my husband and I moved my mom into assisted living closer to us; she asked for help as she has fallen a few times and has very low energy. After visits to new doctors and 3 days in hospital for blood transfusions, she has now had a bone marrow biopsy to confirm multiple myeloma. She is 85, not a good candidate for bone marrow transplant and I doubt she is strong enough for chemotherapy or radiation. Very luckily no dimentia, although she has turned control and decisions over to me as power of attorney, I worry about what additional help she will need and when. Anyone out there who has dealt with similar situation? What might we expect?
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She also required several kypho-plasty procedures on her spinal column to repair spontanous compression fractures resulting from the myeloma tumors. These fractures also occurred in other bones. One downside to this was her treatment required recurrent bone marrow biopsies but I have heard there now may be less invasive ways to monitor the progression of the disease and side effects of the treatment. Good Luck and God Bless.