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What is the difference between Lymphoma and Myeloma?
Lymphoma is a cancer dealing with the lymphatic system while Myeloma is the uncontrollable production of white blood cells.
Is multiple myeloma a leukemia or lymphoma?
Yes, multiple myeloma may involve lymph nodes though it usually starts in the bone marrow. I have seen multiple myeloma in lymph nodes and in liver. I am an autopsy pathologist.
Which is radiosensitive tumor?
Lymphoma multiple myeloma seminoma wilms ewings medulloblastoma
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.
What is a good website to find out more information on Myeloma cancer?
There are many excellent sources of information on Myeloma and Multiple Myeloma available online. Some of these include the Myelmoa Foundation, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and the American Cancer Society. Most national governments also have cancer information websites, such as America's National Institutes of Health.
What is Sideroblastic anemia associated with?
Sideroblastic anemia is also associated with: leukemia, lymphoma (cancer of the lymph glands), myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow), rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory diseases
What can be revealed by microscopic examination of bone marrow?
Microscopic examination of bone marrow can reveal leukemia, granulomas, myelofibrosis, myeloma, lymphoma, or metastatic cancers, bone marrow infection, and bone disease.
What is Myeloma Canada's motto?
The motto of Myeloma Canada is 'Make Myeloma Matter'.
When is an autologous stem cell transplant needed?
An autologous stem cell transplant is usually needed when a disease has damaged or destroyed bone marrow. Some diseases include Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma, and asplatic anemia.
What is Myeloma?
Myeloma is a condition in which plasma cells become cancerous. It is sometimes referred to as plasma cell dyscrasia or plasma cell myeloma, and most commonly as multiple myeloma (MM). Multiple myeloma is the most common form found in patients.
When was Myeloma Canada created?
Myeloma Canada was created in 2004.
What are Beta2-microglobulin tests used for?
Testing is done primarily when evaluating a person for certain kinds of cancer affecting white blood cells including chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and multiple myeloma or kidney disease.
