Multiple myeloma is a haematological
malignancy that results in about
15000 new cases a year in the United
states. Multiple myeloma (MM) also
know as myeloma, plasma cell
myeloma, or as Kahler's disease is
cancer of plasma cells. Plasma cells
are located in bone marrow and are
used by the body to produce
antibodies.
Symptoms:
There may be a wide host of
symptoms. The major ones include:
- Bone pain
- Infection
- Kidney failure
- Loss of blood (anemia)
- As well as neurological symptoms
Diagnosis:
Usually a doctor will investigate
instances where there is anemia,
kidney problems or the high presence
of a blood protein (such as
immunoglobulins) - especially where
no other underlining condition can
be ruled out. Another commonly used
test includes the erythrocyte
sedimentation rate (ESR). A high ESR
as well as the other diagnostic
measures can prompt a physician to
investigate further
Treatment:
Myeloma is usually incurable,
however steroids, chemotherapy,
thalidomide and stem cell
transplants have been known to put
send the disease into remission.
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