Multiple Myeloma/Other Plasma Cell Neoplasms

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Definition of multiple myeloma: A type of cancer that begins in plasma cells (white blood cells that produce antibodies). Also called Kahler disease, myelomatosis, or plasma cell myeloma.

Estimated new cases and deaths from multiple myeloma in the United States in 2008:


	New cases: 19,920

	Deaths: 10,690

See the online booklet What You Need To Know About™ Multiple Myeloma to learn about multiple myeloma symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.

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Low-dose Steroid Drug Combo for Multiple Myeloma

Bortezomib Delays Progression of Multiple Myeloma

BMT and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant

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