Multiple myeloma – blood cancer formed in bone marrow – CNL
Multiple myeloma is a cancer caused by malignant plasma cells. Plasma cells help the human body fight infection, but when they multiply out of control, the myeloma cells overpower the bone’s healthy cells causing harmful side effects; such as bone fractures and infections. Sheeba Thomas, M.D., assistant professor in Lymphoma/Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses the basics, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options for this rare cancer.
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Title: Multiple myeloma – blood cancer formed in bone marrow – CNL
Summary: Multiple myeloma is a cancer caused by malignant plasma cells. Plasma cells help the human body fight infection, but when they multiply out of control, the myeloma cells overpower the bone’s healthy cells causing harmful side effects; such as bone fractures and infections. Sheeba Thomas, M.D., assistant professor in Lymphoma/Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses the basics, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options for this rare cancer.
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Keywords: cnl, cancer newsline, multiple myeloma, myeloma, cancer, plasma cells, malignant, blood, infection, bone, break, fracture, bone pain, fatigue, Hypercalcemia, calcium, Kidney failure, numbness
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