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What is myeloma cancer?
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.
What is lenalidomide used for?
Lenalidomine is an oral cancer drug also known as Revlimid. It is used to treat all stages of multiple myeloma. It works in multiple ways to slow or kill myeloma cells.
How did Sam Walton die?
He had two types of cancer - hairy-cell leukemia and multiple myeloma.
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 the name for the new chemo medication for multiple myeloma cancer?
Revlimid... "REVLIMID® is an oral medication that can stop or slow the growth of cancerous myeloma cells within the bone marrow. " "is the first of Celgene's new class of oral cancer drugs called IMiDs®. IMiDs are immunomodulatory agents (drugs that can modify or regulate the functioning of the immune system). IMiDs appear to have multiple actions, including both anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. REVLIMID® (lenalidomide) in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma patients who have received at least one prior therapy." Here is a useful link: http://www.revlimid.com/multiple-myeloma/multiple-myeloma-home.aspx
How can multiple myeloma be prevented?
There are no clearly-established risk factors for multiple myeloma and it is possible that a combination of factors interact to cause the disease. Thus, there is no method for preventing multiple myeloma.
What is the medical term meaning bone marrow cancer beginning with M?
Either Multiple Myeloma OR Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
How did grete waitz die?
Reports I have read indicate some kind of blood cancer, perhaps multiple myeloma or leukemia.
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.
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.
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.
Did Geraldine Ferraro have cancer?
Geraldine Ferraro was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer that causes bone tumors, in 1998. She died of complications from the disease on March 26, 2011.
