Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
Smoldering multiple myeloma or SMM is a pre-cancerous type of myeloma. In most cases, there are no clear symptoms, making it quite difficult to diagnose. The level of M protein in the blood or plasma cells tends to be high. Thus, people with this form are often at higher risk of developing active myeloma. Around 50 percent of reported cases show symptoms after five years. Regular checkups after every 3 or 6 months are important to measure the progression of the condition. In general, doctors will put you in one of three groups: low risk, intermediate risk, as well as high risk, depending on the levels of some markers and substances in your body after some diagnostic tests. [2]
