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Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells, a type of cell found in the bone marrow. Plasma cells are part of the immune system and make antibodies to help fight infections. Because plasma cells are found in the blood, it is referred to as a hematologic or blood cancer. The word “multiple” is often used because the malignant cells are typically not limited to one area of the body but affect multiple areas of the bone marrow. Multiple myeloma is quite rare, affecting approximately 6,000 Canadians; it is estimated that in 2006, 1,900 new cases of myeloma were diagnosed in Canada, and there were 1,300 myeloma deaths. To date, no cause for this disease has been identified.
Although there is currently no cure for myeloma, it is an eminently treatable disease. Many patients go on to lead full lives for years after diagnosis. With increasing research, the overall outlook for patients is steadily improving.
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