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• Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation: Q & A
  ... Key Points Hematopoietic or blood-forming stem cells are immature cells that can mature into blood cells. These stem cells are found in the bone marrow, bloodstream, or umbilical cord blood (see Quest...
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Multiple Myeloma Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Although multiple myeloma may not cause symptoms early in the disease, it''s likely that you''ll experience symptoms as the disease progresses. Signs and symptoms of the disease can vary from person t...

Causes
... Although the exact cause isn''t known, doctors do know that multiple myeloma begins with one abnormal plasma cell in your bone marrow. This abnormal cell then starts to multiply. Because abnormal cell...

Multiple Myeloma Treatment

Complications
... Multiple myeloma can result in several complications: Impaired immunity. Myeloma cells inhibit the production of antibodies needed for normal immunity. Having multiple myeloma may make you more likely...

Treatment
... Generally, if you have multiple myeloma and aren''t experiencing symptoms, you don''t need treatment. However, your doctors will likely monitor your condition at variable intervals, checking for signs...

Multiple Myeloma Support

Coping skills
... A diagnosis of cancer can be extremely challenging. Remember that no matter what your concerns or prognosis, you''re not alone. These strategies and resources may make dealing with cancer easier: Know...

Multiple Myeloma Other

Donor Leukocyte Infusion
... Over the past 25 years, bone marrow transplantation has increased cure and long-term survival rates for patients diagnosed with leukemia and other blood disorders. Nonetheless, many patients who succe...

Multiple Myeloma and Other Plasma Cell Neoplasms: Treatment
... What are plasma cell neoplasms? Plasma cell neoplasms are diseases in which certain cells in the blood (called plasma cells) become cancer. Plasma cells are made by white blood cells called lymphocyte...