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Multiple myeloma
A cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
Is a type of:
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How common it is:
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
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A 48-year old male asked:
Pl suggest any alternative remedy/Ies for multiple myeloma I am 48 yer old and no m band seen at this moment after 6 months of chemo?
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Is multiple myeloma genetic?
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How common is multiple myeloma?
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What are the causes of multiple myeloma?
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Multiple myeloma & longevity if treated?
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A 66-year old male asked:
What is the symptoms for multiple myeloma?
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A 39-year old asked:
Is there any way to prevent multiple myeloma?
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A 30-year old male asked:
What is the objective of treating multiple myeloma?
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A 41-year old asked:
What is a young age for multiple myeloma? Under 50 years?
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Multiple Myeloma?
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A 21-year old asked:
How can I find a Doctor who Specializes in Multiple Myeloma?
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A 22-year old asked:
Which groups are most frequently affected by multiple myeloma?
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A 52-year old asked:
How can the presence of multiple myeloma be recognized in teenagers?
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A 52-year old female asked:
What is the very longest that anyone has ever lived with multiple myeloma?
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A 21-year old asked:
If I need treatment now, what are my options for multiple myeloma and how successful are they likely to be?
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A 35-year old female asked:
My partner has just found out that he has the start of multiple myeloma how long does someone live that has just been diagnosed with myeloma thanks.
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A 51-year old female asked:
How do I find the statistics which compare people who were treated for multiple myeloma versus people he chose not to be treated for multiple myeloma?
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A 22-year old asked:
Is multiple myeloma contagious?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is multiple myeloma is still not curable?
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A 35-year old asked:
How does multiple myeloma affect the kidney?
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A 39-year old asked:
How long do patients live with multiple myeloma?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can multiple myeloma be cured with papaya leaves?
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A 21-year old asked:
What are the signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma?
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A 34-year old asked:
In what way is the liver is affected by multiple myeloma?
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A 31-year old asked:
Can a person take hydroxycut if one has multiple myeloma?
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A 23-year old female asked:
What is the primary cause of multiple myeloma? Is it stress?
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A 34-year old asked:
What is the life expectancy of people with multiple myeloma?
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A 32-year old asked:
How long are biphosphonates to be given for multiple myeloma?
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A 37-year old asked:
Are there any cure or treatments for amyloid/multiple myeloma?
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A 57-year old female asked about a 81-year old female:
In multiple myeloma does the absence of osseous lesions mean anything?
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