Multiple Myeloma

Category: Hematology / Plasma Cell Disorder

Multiple Myeloma (MM) is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell found in the bone marrow, characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal plasma cells that produce monoclonal proteins and cause bone lesions, kidney damage, and immune suppression.

Global Prevalence

Approximately 4-6 cases per 100,000 population per year, with incidence increasing with age, according to the International Myeloma Foundation.

Medical Breakthroughs

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