Under what circumstances is it okay to initiate treatment for suspected multiple myeloma without a bone marrow biopsy?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Community Practice
Excellent question! It is uncommon to start treatment for any malignancy without a pathologic proof and the age-old principle of 'Tissue is the Issue' applies to multiple myeloma as well. Having said that, certain emergent situations do merit starting treatment early without waiting for the biopsy o...
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