Overview
Multiple Myeloma is a type of blood cancer where it starts in the bone marrow and forms in a type of blood cell called the plasma cell. These cells grow out of control, build up and forms a tumour.Signs and Symptoms
Bone pain, Constipation, Loss of appetite, Confusion, Fatigue, Frequent infections, Weight loss, Weakness or numbness in legs, Excessive thirstCommon Causes
No known causeRisk Factors
Increasing age, Male gender, Family history of multiple myeloma, History of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)Investigation Techniques
Full blood count, Blood film, Urine tests, Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, X-ray, MRI, CT scan, Positron Emission Tomography (PET)Treatment and Prevention
Chemotherapy, Targeted therapy on specific abnormalities within the cancer cell that allow them to survive, Corticosteroids, Radiation therapy, Bone marrow transplant
