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Definition of multiple myeloma by Ralph Moss

This is Ralph Moss' definition of multiple myeloma as posted on the Cancer Decisions website as the intro to the mm downloadable file. I am posting it because I think it's one of the best explanations of the cancer I have come across. David

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Submitted by demerson on Mon, 10/27/2008 - 09:21.

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MULTIPLE MYELOMA (PLASMA CELL)

Myeloma defined by Ralph Moss

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Wikipedia URL:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoldering_myeloma

Rather than the standard prognosis to smm and mgus to watch and wait, Margaret's Corner talks of curcumin supplementation and possibly other complementary therapies.

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Clinical Course and Prognosis of Smoldering (Asymptomatic) Multiple Myeloma

Conclusions The risk of progression from smoldering multiple myeloma to symptomatic disease is related to the proportion of bone marrow plasma cells and the serum monoclonal protein level at diagnosis.

ABSTRACT

Background Smoldering (asymptomatic) multiple myeloma is anasymptomatic plasma-cell proliferative disorder associated witha high risk of progression to symptomatic multiple myeloma oramyloidosis. Prognostic factors for the progression and outcomeof this disease are unclear.