cancer

Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma (MM), also known as cell myeloma and simply myeloma, is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that normally produces . Often, no symptoms are noticed initially. As it progresses, bone pain, , renal insufficiency, and may occur. may include hypercalcemia and amyloidosis.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·bone pain,

Causes — why it happens

·unknown

How it's found

·blood or urine tests, bone , medical

Treatment

·, , thalidomide, stem cell , bisphosphonates, therapy

Complications

·amyloidosis, kidney problems, bone fractures, hyperviscosity , ,

Outlook

·five-year survival rate 64% (US, 2016–2022)

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