What Is Multiple Myeloma?

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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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Watch Drs. Brian G.M. Durie, Joseph Mikhael, and Sagar Lonial as they discuss the latest news and trends in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma at the 58th Annual ASH Meeting in San Diego, California. In this part of the series, these myeloma experts discuss the current relapse options available for myeloma patients.

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