Multiple Myeloma

What is Multiple Myeloma?

Multiple Myeloma affects plasma cells in the blood. Mutations cause plasma cells to transform into myeloma cancer cells. These mutated Myeloma cells can be spread through bone marrow or form masses around it, destroying bone as they grow.

What are the causes of Multiple Myeloma?

The causes of multiple myeloma are mutations…

What are the symptoms of Multiple Myeloma?

Multiple Myeloma can be either asymptomatic or symptomatic. In the symptomatic disease, Multiple Myeloma can cause fatigue, bruising, bleeding easily, increased infections, fragile bones, bone pain, and kidney issues.

How is multiple myeloma treated?

Multiple Myeloma can be treated using immunomodulators, chemotherapy, proteasome inhibitors, bone marrow transplants, targeted therapy, antibodies, and steroid medicines.