To learn more about multiple myeloma, you can access information from the National Cancer Institute below.
To view multiple myeloma booklets and/or download for use in your planner, please select from the options below.
ASCO Answers Fact Sheet
NCCN Guidelines for Patients Booklet
CancerCare Treatment Update Booklet
Multiple Myeloma – Did You Know?
- Multiple Myeloma may be asymptomatic, but the most common signs include bone pain (most often back, hips or skull), bone weakness, broken bones (fractures), low blood counts (shortage of white or red blood cells and blood platelets), high blood levels of calcium, nervous system symptoms (such as weakening of bones in spine which may cause sudden and severe back pain, numbness, numbness or muscle weakness in legs), kidney problems (which may cause weakness, shortness of breath, itchiness, or leg swelling), and/or persistent infections (such as pneumonia).1
- Risk factors associated with multiple myeloma include age (where most people diagnosed are over 65 years old), race (higher incidence in Blacks), family history, being overweight or obese and having other plasma cell diseases.2
- Connecting with other people that have multiple myeloma online, in person and/or via one-to-one matching can help you learn about your condition and provide you with support.
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March is Myeloma Awareness Month
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