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SCIENTISTS have discovered a new way to track blood cancer, even when traditional tests miss it. A whole-body MRI scan can ...
Scientists have found a new way to find tiny traces of cancer that could help “revolutionise” care for patients with a ...
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How Multiple Myeloma Is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Archana Sharma, DO Diagnosing multiple myeloma, also referred to as myeloma, is often a complex process. While this rare blood cancer can cause many complications, it can't be ...
During a live event, Hans Lee, MD, and participants discussed potential approaches to modifying frontline multiple myeloma ...
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7 Signs of Multiple Myeloma

The first sign of multiple myeloma varies by person and may not occur until a later stage of the disease. Learn how to ...
Over time, myeloma cells cause damage to bones, kidneys, and other organs. If your physician suspects you have multiple myeloma, the next step is to order bone marrow aspiration and biopsy testing to: ...
It works by targeting a specific protein called CD38 that can be on the surface of blood and bone marrow cells, including the ones that cause multiple myeloma.
For most people living with multiple myeloma, bone pain tops the list of symptoms. No wonder, given that the disease causes cancerous plasma cells to build up in bone marrow (the soft tissue in ...
Multiple myeloma is a cancer that affects a patient’s plasma cells. As these important immune cells become cancerous, they accumulate in the bone marrow, causing pain and immune issues.
The team tackled a critical challenge in treating multiple myeloma-a blood cancer where malignant plasma cells accumulate in bone marrow, leading to debilitating bone lesions in 80% of patients.