In this week's video, Dr. Brian G.M. Durie discusses the question if African Americans have an increased risk of myeloma.
Bottom Line:
Since African American are at higher risk for myeloma yet respond better to treatment, early diagnosis is the key.
What Is Multiple Myeloma?
What Is Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the bone marrow plasma cells. It is synonymous with "myeloma" and "plasma cell myeloma." Plasma cells make antibodies against infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria. A cancerous or malignant plasma cell is called a myeloma cell. Myeloma is called “multiple” because there are frequently multiple patches or areas in bone marrow where it grows.
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