What Is MGUS?
8. Multiple Myeloma
Plasma cells are white blood cells that help us to fight infections. They do this by producing antibodies that attack pathogens. Multiple myeloma, also simply known as myeloma, is a type of cancer that forms in plasma cells. The condition causes cancer cells to accumulate in the patient’s bone marrow.
This, in turn, means there is less space for healthy cells, and abnormal proteins are produced rather than the antibodies that can help us fight disease. The symptoms are often very mild and can include, nausea, bone pain, fatigue, confusion, weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, constipation, and excessive thirst. The disease can be managed and, in some case, is not deemed necessary at all.
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