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Why Does Multiple Myeloma Have a 50 Percent Five-Year Survival Rate After Roundup Exposure?
The reason that multiple myeloma cases have a 50 percent five-year survival rate after diagnosis from a Roundup exposure, are because a multiple myeloma is a serious illness that many people are unable to recover from successfully. The most reported cancers from exposure to Roundup pesticides poisoning from insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and pesticides can include:2
- Breast cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Bladder cancer
- Leukemia
If you have been exposed to Roundup toxic chemicals and developed multiple myeloma as a result of that exposure, you can talk to a Los Angeles Roundup lawyer by calling us today. We take all our cases on a contingency fee basis so
People Diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma from Exposure to Roundup Have an Uphill Battle to Fight for Survival
The diagnosis of a multiple myeloma from exposure to Roundup can come at any time after being in the area of an application of Roundup chemicals. A diagnosis for multiple myeloma will come after a medical review that can include:1
- Differential blood count
- Review of plasma coagulation
- Review of total protein and albumin
- Review of immunoglobulin
- Check of free light chains and immunofixation electrophoresis
- Check of 24-hour urine excretion
- Diagnosis of bone marrow
- Diagnostic imaging
- Low-dose whole-body computed tomography
- Supportive magnetic resonance imaging
- Positron emission tomography
Once a person is diagnosed with multiple myeloma, it will be necessary for your healthcare provider to determine the best treatment plan for your disease. This can include systemic antineoplastic treatments, supportive treatments, prevention of treatment-induced toxicity and the prevention of myeloma organ damage to the body.1
Some of the drugs that you might be given can include proteasome inhibitors and immune modulators to help manage your disease, and help reduce the increase of monoclonal plasma cells growing in the bone marrow of the body.1 If you have been accidentally exposed to Roundup cancer from acquiring a multiple myeloma diagnosis, you can talk to a Los Angeles Roundup lawyer at Walch law by calling us at 866-INJURY2 or 866-465-8792 today. We can take your case on a general contingency basis, and it is easy for you to call us right now.
Even If You Are Under the Direct Care of a Doctor, You Can Still Call Our Legal Team to Talk to a Los Angeles Roundup Lawyer Today
We know that you may have questions and concerns related to your diagnosis of multiple myeloma after exposure to Roundup chemicals. We are here to talk to you today, when you give us a call to review your Roundup personal injury claim. We can go over your treatment plan that is based on your exposure to Roundup toxins, and we have our Los Angeles Roundup legal team here if you have questions regarding the worth, value or settlement procedures related to a Roundup cancer lawsuit. All that you need to do is pick up the mobile phone, and you can call our law office today to talk about your concerns. We are available to take your call at Walch law, and you can call us at 866-INJURY2 or 866-465-8792.
References
1Gerecke, C., Fuhrmann, S., Strifler, S., Schmidt-Hieber, M., Einsele, H., & Knop, S. (2016). The diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma. Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, 113(27-28), 470. Google Scholar.
2Oirdi, M. E., Yaseen, M., Farwa, U., Raza, M. A., Farhan, M., Sandhu, Z. A., … & Nahvi, I. (2024). Crops and people: the dangers and potential benefits of pesticides. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 10(1), 2334096. Google Scholar.