There isn’t a single test that can tell whether someone has myeloma, so doctors use the collective results of a physical exam, blood and…
Myeloma
Myeloma is a rare blood cancer that begins in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell normally responsible for producing antibodies that help fight off infectious pathogens and other threats.
While myeloma treatment can drive the disease into remission, sometimes for long periods of time, the cancer will often come back after a few months or years, and additional treatments will be needed.
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The exact cause of myeloma is not known. In most cases, there is no obvious reason why this rare blood cancer develops, although scientists…
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Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with autologous stem cell transplant. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor…
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Infections affecting nearly three-quarters of people with myeloma taking part in clinical testing for the now-approved treatment Lynozyfic (linvoseltamab-gcpt) sparked evolving “infection protection”…
A prognosis in myeloma varies depending on a wide range of factors, including overall health, cancer stage, and each individual’s response to treatment. There…
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I reach for a word that does not exist in ordinary language. My mum has been quiet all morning, not in pain exactly, but carrying…
