Many symptoms of multiple myeloma (MM) overlap with other conditions, including low back pain, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and arthritis. Renal insufficiency caused by MM can be difficult to ...

Tamara Mobley's persistent back pain led to a multiple myeloma diagnosis after initial dismissive medical consultations. Her story emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare. Mobley ...

While it’s not as well-known as, say, leukemia or melanoma, multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in adults, according to the Cancer Research Institute. “Multiple myeloma is a cancer ...

Blood Assurance is teaming up again with UTC for the annual Bloodanooga blood drive next Monday and Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at UTC, University Center – Tennessee Room at 615 McCallie ...

Bispecific antibody therapy could enhance multiple myeloma treatment at the community level, improving patient access to advanced care. Key challenges include logistical hurdles, such as the need for ...

Doctors warn that unexplained bone fractures without trauma may sometimes signal multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that weakens bones. Known as pathological fractures, they occur when abnormal plasma ...

How Does Multiple Myeloma Impact the Kidneys? Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of immune cell found in bone marrow. Healthy plasma cells make proteins called antibodies to fight ...

Dr. Jim Omel, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 1997, explained how the treatment landscape has changed over nearly 30 years. For nearly 30 years, Dr. Jim Omel has had a front row seat to the ...

The stage of diagnosis can impact survival rates. Patients with stage III multiple myeloma (MM) have an average life expectancy of 29 months, whereas patients with stages I and II disease survive on ...