In this episode, Dr. Brian G.M. Durie discusses when smoldering myeloma patients should begin treatment and how to know if you are at high risk of progressing to active myeloma. The BOTTOM LINE: Monitor your levels closely with your doctor. Do not begin treatment until there is evidence that the disease is high-risk smoldering myeloma or if it has progressed to active myeloma. _______________ Improving Lives Through Research and Patient Care In the United States, an estimated 32,270 new multiple myeloma cases will be diagnosed in 2021. 159,985 new myeloma cases are diagnosed yearly. Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest organization focusing specifically on multiple myeloma. The IMF’s reach extends to more than 525,000 members in 140 countries worldwide. The IMF is dedicated to improving the quality of lives of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure through our four founding principles: Research, Education, Support, and Advocacy. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/IMFMyeloma Visit our website at: https://www.myeloma.org Find us online: Facebook: @myeloma | https://facebook.com/myeloma Twitter: @IMFMyeloma | https://twitter.com/IMFmyeloma Instagram: @imfmyeloma | https://www.instagram.com/imfmyeloma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-myeloma-foundation Support the IMF! http://bit.ly/WskQHC Category Nonprofits & Activism License Standard YouTube License