Multiple Myeloma: Fast Facts
Multiple Myeloma: Fast Facts Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells, which are a type of white blood cell responsible for producing antibodies.1 The average lifetime risk of getting multiple myeloma is approximately 1 in 103 for men and about 1 in 131 for women in the United States.2 1.8% of All […]
Multiple Myeloma: Signs and Symptoms
Multiple Myeloma: Signs and Symptoms Patients may experience no symptoms in the early stages of multiple myeloma.1 When patients do experience symptoms, they commonly include1: While there is no known way to prevent a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, risk factors of the disease include older age, male gender, African American ethnicity, a family history of multiple myeloma, […]
Multiple Myeloma: Diagnosis Overview
Multiple Myeloma: Diagnosis Overview If a patient is presenting with symptoms that might suggest a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, several tests are done to determine a patient’s prognosis in addition to a physical exam.1 Laboratory Tests1 Complete blood counts measure red cell, white cell, and platelet levels in the blood. Blood chemistry tests evaluate blood […]
Cases for Control
TK The diagnosis, management, and treatment of multiple myeloma can be complex. Through a series of videos, key opinion leaders in the field of oncology, specifically multiple myeloma, present specific patient […]