What is Multiple Myeloma - TANCIT

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Multiple myeloma is a rare disease that represents about two percent of all cancers.¹

Because it's rare, many patients haven't heard of it at diagnosis, which can make it even more overwhelming. Learning more about the disease can help you and your family know what to expect and feel more in control.^{2https://www.myelomaexplained.com/what-is-multiple-myeloma/}

What is multiple myeloma?

Multiple myeloma is a rare, incurable blood cancer of the plasma cells, a type of white blood cell which originates in the bone marrow.^3,4 Plasma cells produce antibodies that help fight infection.⁴

Cancerous plasma cells are known as multiple myeloma cells.⁴ They create abnormal antibodies, called M proteins, which offer no benefit to the body.⁵ As multiple myeloma cells multiply they crowd out normal plasma cells, which can lead to a number of signs and symptoms.⁵

For more information: https://50hoops.org and https://themmrf.org

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