Join us for an easy-to-understand exploration of Multiple Myeloma, a blood cancer that affects about 35,000 Americans each year. This video breaks down complex medical terms into simple language, helping you grasp what's happening in your body or that of a loved one. Learn why Multiple Myeloma is called a 'plasma cell cancer' and how it differs from other blood cancers. We'll provide facts such as it's more common occurrence in men and in African Americans, and discuss the average age of diagnosis. Curious about what causes Multiple Myeloma? We'll cover the latest theories, including potential environmental factors like radiation and certain chemicals. You'll also learn about the genetic changes that occur in cancer cells and how they affect the course of the disease. We'll guide you through the journey from a harmless condition called MGUS to full-blown Multiple Myeloma, explaining each stage along the way. You'll understand what doctors mean when they talk about 'M-protein' and why it's so important. Worried about symptoms? We'll cover the most common signs of Multiple Myeloma, including bone pain, fatigue, and frequent infections. You'll learn why these symptoms occur and what they mean for your body. We'll also demystify the tests your doctor might order, from simple blood tests to more complex scans like MRIs. You'll understand what doctors are looking for and why each test is important. Finally, we'll explain how Multiple Myeloma is staged, helping you understand what your diagnosis means for your treatment and prognosis. Whether you're newly diagnosed, supporting a family member, or simply want to learn more about this rare cancer, this video provides clear, detailed information to help you navigate the world of Multiple Myeloma:https://youtu.be/Aei_2cxPEvY
" For more information, please see the following links: MYELOMA DIAGNOSIS https://www.lls.org/myeloma/diagnosis International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria for the diagnosis of multiple myeloma https://www.myeloma.org/international-myeloma-working-group-imwg-criteria-diagnosis-multiple-myeloma#:~:text=Original%20CRAB%20Criteria%20for%20the%20Diagnosis%20of%20Multiple%20Myeloma&text=Hypercalcemia%3A%20serum%20calcium%20%3E0.25%20mmol,L%20(%3E2mg%2FdL) High Serum Lactate Dehydrogenase Level as a Marker for Drug Resistance and Short Survival in Multiple Myeloma https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/0003-4819-115-12-931?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed Multiple Myeloma https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMra1011442 Differential Diagnosis and Therapeutic Advances in Multiple Myeloma: A Review Article https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10508231/
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