Comparison of two free light chain assays: performance of the involved free light chain ratio and implications for diagnosis of multiple myeloma.

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Medical Oncology · Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

No, I definitely do not always start treatment for patients who meet the so-called myeloma defining events. These are guidelines, like the Pirate Code. Sixty percent plasma cells mean reaching CRAB criteria in 2 years in 95% of patients, greater than one 5 mm MRI abnormality means CRAB criteria in 7...