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How can multiple myeloma be prevented?
There are no clearly-established risk factors for multiple myeloma and it is possible that a combination of factors interact to cause the disease. Thus, there is no method for preventing multiple myeloma.
What is Myeloma?
Myeloma is a condition in which plasma cells become cancerous. It is sometimes referred to as plasma cell dyscrasia or plasma cell myeloma, and most commonly as multiple myeloma (MM). Multiple myeloma is the most common form found in patients.
Is multiple myeloma a leukemia or lymphoma?
Yes, multiple myeloma may involve lymph nodes though it usually starts in the bone marrow. I have seen multiple myeloma in lymph nodes and in liver. I am an autopsy pathologist.
Where can you find multiple myeloma treatment?
myeloma.org (international myeloma foundation) themmrf.org (multiple myeloma research foundation) lls.org (leukemia and lymphoma society) All of these organizations can refer you to myeloma specialists and give more information about treatment.
What is myeloma cancer?
Myeloma is a condition in which plasma cells become cancerous. It is sometimes referred to as plasma cell dyscrasia or plasma cell myeloma, and most commonly as multiple myeloma (MM). Multiple myeloma is the most common form found in patients.
Is multiple myeloma an Asbestos-related cancer?
No.
Does multiple myeloma causes nephrotic syndrome?
no
What is smoldering multiple myeloma?
i think smoldering multiple myeloma means that the patient's plasma cells have vacuolated red cytoplasm that looks like cells on fire.
What happens in multiple myeloma?
Multiple myeloma is a disease in which malignant plasma cells spread through the bone marrow and hard outer portions of the large bones of the body. These myeloma cells may form tumors called plasmacytomas.
What has the author Neil S Harris written?
Neil S. Harris has written: 'Multiple myeloma and related serum protein disorders' -- subject(s): Electrophoresis, Myeloma Proteins, Analysis, Blood Proteins, Blood Protein Electrophoresis, Multiple Myeloma, Blood
What is lenalidomide used for?
Lenalidomine is an oral cancer drug also known as Revlimid. It is used to treat all stages of multiple myeloma. It works in multiple ways to slow or kill myeloma cells.
What are some common symptoms of multiple myeloma?
Multiple myeloma has common symptoms such as kidney failure, bone damages and fractures, Anemia-related fatigue, and a high level of calcium in the blood stream.
