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- Alternate names: Kahler disease, myelomatosis, plasma cell myeloma
- 7 different types of the disease
- 5 year survival rate: 32%MMRF: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Awards $1... (December 5, 2006)
- More common in men than womenMMRF: Intro to Myeloma
- 96% of cases diagnosed in people over 45MMRF: Intro to Myeloma
- Incidence higher in African AmericansMMRF: Intro to Myeloma
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Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the blood's plasma cells. The abnormal cells congregate in the bone marrow, causing pain, anemia and a compromised immune function.ACS: What Is Multiple Myeloma?
United States Statistics
- Accounts for 1% of cancers in whitesMMRF: Intro to Myeloma
- Accounts for 2% of cancers in blacksMMRF: Intro to Myeloma
- People living with myeloma: 63,084LLS: Myeloma
- New cases: Estimated 19,920 in 2008LLS: Myeloma
- Deaths: Estimated 10,690 in 2008ACS: How Many People Get Multiple Myeloma?
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Multiple Myeloma Questions
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Does it work on multiple computers? 2 Answers@gtmurff As a user of GTDInbox, I can tell you that it does work on multiple computers... so long as the add-on is installed on each local installation of Firef... read more -
Which is better, single or multiple css files? What are the benefits? 3 AnswersIt really depends on the situation, and your own or teams preferences and what you want to achieve. For readability and understandability it is good to clearly ... read more -
What's a good free web app which allows users to plot multiple addresses on a city map? 1 AnswerBing.com has the "Collection" tab under Maps. You can search for your address and save as a location and then add to your collection. You dont need to get dire... read more -
I am looking for a CRM/Help Desk application that supports multiple domains. 2 AnswersSadly i really could not find much, but I did find this website that lists different vendors of CRM/Help Desk software. perhaps you can find something there: ... read more
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Multiple Myeloma Blogs and Commentaries
- Beth’s Myeloma Blog: MMSupport.net Unveils “Ask the Expert”... (February 8, 20080
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bortezomib & dexamethasone in treating ppl w/ multiple myeloma tht has relapsed or has not responded 2 trtmt http://bit.ly/7tgPgp
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mtd, safety, & efficacy of cc-4047 alone w/ dexamethasone in ppl w/ relapsed & refractory multiple myeloma http://bit.ly/4Ge263
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I would like to know information on any new treatments for relapsed multiple myeloma patients. Bendamustine has been rough on my dad.
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melphalan & topotecan followed by autologous stem cell rescue in ppl w/ multiple myeloma. http://bit.ly/6HMtAw
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Treatment Trends For Multiple Myeloma – Part 3: Options For Elderly Multiple Myeloma Patients: Elderly people w.. http://bit.ly/5laQA9
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