Abnormal plasma cells can crowd out or suppress the growth of other cells in the bone marrow that produce red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. They also reduce the creation of normal plasma cells, which lowers a person’s immunity...
The cancerous myeloma plasma cells proliferate and crowd out normal plasma cells . The proteins produced in large amounts can cause many of the symptoms of the disease by making the blood more thickened (viscous) and depositing the proteins in organs...
Induction therapy for rapid control of cancer and to help relieve symptoms, Consolidation with more chemotherapy or stem cell transplant,Maintenance therapy over a prolonged period to prevent cancer recurrence.Chemotherapy & Targeted Theray :Bortezomib, Thalidomide...
People do not often experience multiple myeloma symptoms until they reach stage 3. At this stage, the cancer affects multiple areas of the body, causing complex symptoms...
Abnormal plasma cells can crowd out or suppress the growth of other cells in the bone marrow that produce red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. They also reduce the creation of normal plasma cells, which lowers a person’s immunity.
Multiple Myleoma
Symptoms
Anemia, Fatigue, Bone pain, Hypercalcemia, weight loss, anemia, Fever.
Multiple Myleoma
Causes
The cancerous myeloma plasma cells proliferate and crowd out normal plasma cells . The proteins produced in large amounts can cause many of the symptoms of the disease by making the blood more thickened (viscous) and depositing the proteins in organs that can interfere with the functions of the kidneys, nerves, and immune system.
Multiple Myleoma
Diagnosis
Blood & urine Test, X-Ray, MRI, CT Scan, PET scan, Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, Fat pad aspirate, Molecular testing of the tumor.
Multiple Myleoma
Prevention
With multiple myeloma, few cases are linked to risk factors that can be avoided.
Multiple Myleoma
Treatment
Induction therapy for rapid control of cancer and to help relieve symptoms, Consolidation with more chemotherapy or stem cell transplant,Maintenance therapy over a prolonged period to prevent cancer recurrence.Chemotherapy & Targeted Theray :Bortezomib, Thalidomide.
Multiple Myleoma
Everyday Life
People do not often experience multiple myeloma symptoms until they reach stage 3. At this stage, the cancer affects multiple areas of the body, causing complex symptoms.