We have previously demonstrated that interleukin-17A (IL-17) producing T helper 17 cells are significantly elevated in blood and bone marrow (BM) in multiple myeloma (MM) and IL-17A promotes MM ...
The exact cause of multiple myeloma is not known. Changes (mutations) in the DNA of your cells may play a role. These changes may prompt your body to start creating too many plasma cells and abnormal ...
I went to the doctor through biopsies, MRIs, and bloodwork. It was finally a confirmation it was multiple myeloma. I didn't know what that was. I never heard of it. I didn't know anybody that had it.
Jan. 14, 2025 — A team of researchers has developed a new biomaterial with high potential in in the treatment of bone lesions or minimal residual disease in multiple myeloma patients.
And as myeloma cells continue to build up in the marrow, they weaken your bones, causing pain and fractures. Treatments for multiple myeloma target the cancer cells as well as the symptoms.