China's Advanced Therapies Hospital for Cancer
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Case Study 11:
Multiple Myeloma
Name: Mdm Dai
Age: 53
Diagnosis upon Admission: multiple myeloma
Medical History:
2004 October Because of ostealgia all over the body, patient
fell down several times and easily suffered bone fractures. As
a consequence was admitted to the orthopedic department of
various hospitals for treatment but with no obvious
improvement. After ECT and CT examinations was diagnosed
as multiple myeloma. After unsuccessful treatment at several
hospitals patient was admitted to our hospital.
Condition upon admission:
CT and X ray examinations: damage to thoracic bones, lumbar
bones, cranium and pelvic bones.
Had to use morphine to control the pain with no obvious
results.
Treatment:
2005 March under CT guidance implanted I¹²⁵ nuclear
particles to the various areas of the bones which were
damaged. 5 days later there was obvious lessening of the pain
in the bones and there was no need for medication for pain or
fever.
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Condition after treatment:
2005 March 29 from medical reexamination and feedback from
the patient the condition showed obvious improvement.
2005 May till now, bone marrow and biochemical indicators
have shown that the condition has been completely alleviated,
patient has freedom of movement and is able to lead a normal
life. At specified intervals, appropriate amounts of
chemotherapy are used. Patient is living well.
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