Can hyaluronic acid (Juvederm) cause multiple myeloma cells to grow more rapidly?

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I recently read a medical journal that stated that hyaluronic acid can help accelerate myeloma cells. However, I am unsure if this means if it is ingested or used for fillers. Can a doctor please explain in layman's terms what this meant? Could my fillers have accelerated my cancer? Can I get it again in the future?

Amy Miller, MD · Answer

I've seen some of the medical literature that you are talking about.  My interpetation is that cancer cells use hyaluronic acid as a guide or "rope" to follow along when spreading out.  It seems like the cancer cells make their own HA though, and this is why the researchers are excited.  It is something that can be measured and targeted for cancer treatment.  Native HA or injected HA has not been shown to stimulate cancer cells.  You did not do anything to accelerate your cancer!
Hope this is helpful!  Best regards,
Dr. Amy

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! There is no known connection with synethetic or genetic HA involvement in the acceleration of the cancer cell. Best of luck!

Ryan Welter, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  There is no known connection with synethetic or genetic HA involvement in the acceleration of the cancer cell.  Best of luck.

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