Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that starts in the plasma cells. Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell that produces antibodies. When plasma cells become cancerous, they produce abnormal antibodies, which can lead to a number of health problems. The first sign of multiple myeloma is often bone pain. This is… Continue reading What is the First Sign of Multiple Myeloma?
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Multiple Myeloma: A Comprehensive Guide
Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that produces antibodies. It is a relatively rare cancer, but it is the second most common type of blood cancer after non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Multiple myeloma occurs when plasma cells become cancerous and begin to multiply uncontrollably. These… Continue reading Multiple Myeloma: A Comprehensive Guide
What is Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that helps fight infection. Plasma cells are found in the bone marrow and make antibodies, which are proteins that attack foreign substances in the body. In multiple myeloma, plasma cells become cancerous and start multiplying uncontrollably, crowding out healthy cells. It… Continue reading What is Multiple Myeloma?
