7Multiple Myeloma Prognosis
Lab Studies
The life span of people with multiple myeloma would be predicted by following and observing some lab studies. These activities can measure the disease’s extent, therapy’s responses, and overall health conditions. In many cases, they are often called prognostic indicators. After diagnosis, these tests would create a baseline to track the response and progression of the disease. It is important that your doctor should perform them early to predict more precisely. Some common tests include albumin level, beta 2-microglobulin, gene expression profiling, chromosome analysis, or lactate dehydrogenase level. You need to discuss the results thoroughly with your healthcare provider to keep updated with your condition. [7]
