Smoldering myeloma is a slow-growing blood cancer that affects plasma cells and is often diagnosed through routine blood tests. It can progress to multiple myeloma, causing bone damage and immune deficiency. Treatment options vary, and while there is no cure, some treatments can put the disease into remission. The disease is rare and occurs more […]
Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow, accounting for 1% of all cancers. Symptoms include bone pain, fatigue, and abnormal proteins in the blood. Treatment options include medication and stem cell transplants. Recurrence is common, and the cause is unknown. Multiple myeloma is a type of […]
The prognosis for multiple myeloma varies based on the stage of cancer, with early stages having a higher chance of recovery. Treatment options include chemotherapy and radiation, with experimental treatments also available. Other factors that influence prognosis include patient health, age, and initial response to treatment. Without treatment, life expectancy can be as short as […]
Multiple myeloma life expectancy varies depending on factors such as stage of diagnosis and treatment effectiveness. Early diagnosis can improve life expectancy, and bone marrow transplants may be successful in early stages. Symptoms include bone pain, anemia, and thinning bones. Chemotherapy and radiation are typical treatments. The disease is rare and diagnosed through tests such […]
Myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow that can cause bone pain, infections, anemia, and kidney failure. Diagnosis involves blood and urine tests, imaging, and a biopsy. While there is no cure, treatment can suppress symptoms and disease progression, with chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation being common options. Survival rates vary […]
