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Diagnosis

Wikipedia URL: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoldering_myeloma

Rather than the standard prognosis to smm and mgus to watch and wait, Margaret's Corner talks of curcumin supplementation and possibly other complementary therapies.

Wikipedia URL: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mgus

The prognosis and treatment for myeloma compared to mgus are very different.  Some oncs believe that those with mgus or smm should "watch and wait."  While I don't think an mgus dx means you should pursue conventional chemo, many members report benefits from lifestyle or complementary therapies like curcumin supplementation.