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Multiple Myeloma: International Myeloma Foundation
We are here for you. If you have a question, call the IMF Hotline at (800) 452-CURE (800-452-2873) in the US and Canada between 9 am and 4 pm PT. Elsewhere call (818) 487-7455. You can also contact us via the web. NOTE: Summer office hours are in ...More…
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"Multiple Myeloma"
Clinical Trials — Combination CCI-779 (Temsirolimus) and Bortezomib (Velcade) in Relapsed and/or Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Multiple Myeloma; Relapsed Multiple Myeloma; Refractory Multiple Myeloma High-Dose Melphalan and a Second Stem Cell Transplant or ...More…
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General Information About Multiple Myeloma and Other ...
National Cancer Institute — Multiple myeloma and other plasma cell neoplasms (cancers) are diseases in which the body makes too many plasma cells. Multiple myeloma and other plasma cell neoplasms may cause a condition called amyloidosis. Age can affect the risk of ...More…
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Multiple Myeloma
Family Doctor — Multiple myeloma (say: "my-el-oh-ma") is a kind of cancer in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the tissue inside the bones where new blood cells are made. Multiple myeloma is caused when your body makes too many of a certain blood cell, called a . ...More…
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What You Need To Know About Multiple Myeloma
National Cancer Institute — No one knows the exact causes of multiple myeloma. Doctors seldom know why one person Research has shown that certain risk factors increase the chance that a person will develop this disease. Studies have found the following Many other suspected ...More…
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What You Need To Know About Multiple Myeloma
National Cancer Institute — Hematopoietic or blood-forming stem cells are immature cells that can mature into blood cells. These stem cells are found in the bone marrow, bloodstream, or umbilical cord blood (see Question 1). Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) and peripheral ...More…
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Detailed Guide: Multiple Myeloma
American Cancer Society — What Happens if Treatment Is No Longer Working? Lifestyle Changes to Consider During and After Treatment Make Healthier Choices Rest, Fatigue, Work, and Exercise How About Your Emotional Health?More…
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Multiple myeloma
Mayo Clinic — Multiple myeloma - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of cancer of your plasma cells. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of your plasma cells. Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell present in your bone marrow. In multiple ...More…
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What Are the Key Statistics About Multiple Myeloma?
American Cancer Society — Multiple myeloma is a relatively uncommon cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 20,580 new cases of multiple myeloma (11,680 in men and 8,900 in women) will be diagnosed during 2009. In the United States, the lifetime risk of ...More…
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Multiple Myeloma: GLOSSARY OF TERMS & DEFINITIONS
Albumin: Simple water-soluble proteins that are found in blood serum and many other animal and plant tissues. Help fund research and important educational programs. more.. GLOSSARY OF TERMS & DEFINITIONS : The process of enrolling patients in a ...More…
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What's New in Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatment?
American Cancer Society — Important research into multiple myeloma is being done in many university hospitals, medical centers, and other institutions around the country. Each year, scientists find out more about what causes the disease and how to improve treatment. Many ...More…
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Thalidomide Helps Elderly Multiple Myeloma Patients to ...
National Cancer Institute — Multiple myeloma, thalidomide, melphalan, prednisone, stem cell transplant, the elderly. (Definitions of many terms related to cancer can be found in the Cancer.gov Dictionary.) Elderly patients with multiple myeloma who were treated with the ...More…