Hematology and Infectious Diseases

Myeloma

Myeloma, commonly referred to as multiple myeloma, is a blood cancer that develops from plasma cells. It can be benign or malignant. In the UK, there are approximately 17,500 myeloma patients at any given moment. It is responsible for 2% of all malignancies and 15% of blood cancers. Myeloma primarily affects those over 65, but it has been identified in those as young as 20.