Living with Multiple Myeloma

For anyone with Myeloma, certainly those who may have been recently diagnosed, this is the best summary of the disease, the tests and the treatments available.  I find it simple yet comprehensive.  Please email me with questions, etc. Ellecee103@gmail.com  https://cancer.ucsf.edu/research/multiple-myeloma/about Background Definition and Introduction Multiple Myeloma (also known as Myeloma or Plasma Cell Myeloma) is a malignancy of plasma cells, which are the white blood cells responsible for the production of antibodies (proteins). Antibodies protect humans from infections. It is a cancer with a vast spectrum of presentations, ranging from an indolent (slowly developing) form to a virulent form; from a disorder with a minimal protein abnormality and only a small number of malignant plasma cells, to a cancer that can result in rapid progression and death. The disease has numerous consequences, including anemia causing fatigue, bone loss resulting in weakening of the bones,...