If you have multiple myeloma, you are 15 times more likely to get an infection than someone who does not have myeloma. Some signs of a weakened immune system include: Some symptoms require ...
Charities say there are around 6,000 new cases of myeloma per year in the UK, with more than 35,000 cases diagnosed annually in the US. Here, we break down the warning signs of multiple myeloma.
The most common signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma are abbreviated with the acronym CRAB. The development of these symptoms helps doctors tell if you have a precancerous disease or multiple ...
Multiple myeloma can be tricky. That’s because it sometimes has no symptoms. Or the signs look like other illnesses. What causes multiple myeloma? No one knows exactly, but certain things can ...
Multiple myeloma is considered to be relapsed if it responds positively when you first get treatment, but then starts growing again. Or there might be other signs your initial treatment’s ...
Multiple myeloma is a rare type of cancer. It starts with the uncontrolled production of plasma cells. These are a type of white blood cell in the bone marrow. Healthy plasma cells make antibodies ...
Like multiple myeloma, MGUS starts in a type of white blood cell called plasma cells. These cells make m-protein. This abnormal protein can build up in your blood and urine. Blood and urine tests can ...
A stem cell transplant can be a good treatment for multiple myeloma. A successful transplant gives someone with multiple myeloma new, healthy bone marrow. It replaces the bone marrow harmed by myeloma ...
A treatment approach harnessing bispecific antibodies to target cancerous cells unlocks new possibilities for patients, says ...
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has made significant strides in multiple myeloma treatment, with breakthroughs in targeted therapies ...
Due to the high likelihood of relapse or progression to multiple myeloma, the guidelines now recommend use of the imaging ...