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Are there tests to find if you have multiple myeloma?

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Protein Electophoreis, serum and Urine. It reveals Bence Jones Protein.

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Where can you find multiple myeloma treatment?

myeloma.org (international myeloma foundation) themmrf.org (multiple myeloma research foundation) lls.org (leukemia and lymphoma society) All of these organizations can refer you to myeloma specialists and give more information about treatment.


How can multiple myeloma be prevented?

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Where can I find symptoms of multiple myeloma?

There are a wide variety of reputable medical sites which list some of the more common symptoms that are associated with multiple myeloma. The web domain "WebMD," for example, provides this service.


Is multiple myeloma a leukemia or lymphoma?

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Treatment of multiple myeloma?

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Does multiple myeloma causes nephrotic syndrome?

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What is smoldering multiple myeloma?

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What happens in multiple myeloma?

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What has the author Neil S Harris written?

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