Myeloma: A Blood Cancer

Myeloma: A Blood Cancer

Multiple Myeloma is a type of cancer that originates from plasma cells, which are a kind of white blood cell responsible for producing antibodies. In multiple myeloma, these plasma cells become malignant and proliferate uncontrollably in the bone marrow, leading to various health issues, including bone damage, weakened immune response, and kidney dysfunction. It is characterized by the presence of abnormal proteins in the blood and urine and is often associated with symptoms like bone pain, anemia, and frequent infections. read more

Decoding Leukemia: From Diagnosis to Recovery

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It begins in the immature or early forms of blood cells, specifically in the bone marrow, which is the soft, spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are produced. In leukemia, abnormal blood cells are produced in large quantities and do not mature properly. These abnormal cells, called leukemia cells or blasts, crowd out healthy blood cells in the bone marrow, leading to problems with normal blood cell production. read more

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