Hearing you have MGUS can be overwhelming, upsetting and hard to understand.
It is important you know that:
There is hope
This disease typically presents no symptoms and, in most cases, does not lead to any problems.
Research is advancing
Our understanding of this disease has progressed in recent years.
It’s nothing you did
You did not catch the disease from someone else and cannot pass it to your children.
You are not alone.
Know that the blood cancer community is here to support you every step of the way.
What happens next?
Telling others you have MGUS
Talking to family and friends
Telling your children
Speaking with your employer
Taking charge of your care
Preparing for appointments
Understanding lab results
Asking for a second opinion
Managing your new reality
Coping with fear, anxiety and stress
Taking care of your body
Managing fatigue and cognitive challenges
Understanding insurance and organizing finances
Experiences of other people with MGUS
Resources on MGUS
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Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
Learn about MGUS and how it is diagnosed, monitored and managed. Learn about a related disease (smoldering multiple myeloma).
Watch & Wait (active surveillance)
Learn about the watch and wait approach, understand the benefits and find out what it means for you.
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Shared Decision Making: Discussion tool for people with a blood cancer
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