While it’s not as well-known as, say, leukemia or melanoma, multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in adults, according to the Cancer Research Institute. “Multiple myeloma is a cancer ...

Multiple myeloma is a form of blood cancer you may never have heard of–and that makes sense, because it’s, thankfully, pretty rare. That said, if you’re one of the unlucky few (your average lifetime ...

Heather Cooper Ortner leads the International Myeloma Foundation, focusing on advancing research, improving patient access, and enhancing support for myeloma care. The International Myeloma Foundation ...

Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer affecting plasma cells, causing abnormal antibody production and bone damage. Diagnosis involves blood tests, bone marrow biopsy, imaging, and genetic analysis to ...

Multiple myeloma diagnosis integrates blood tests, genetic assessments, and imaging to guide personalized treatment and patient engagement. Smoldering multiple myeloma involves active surveillance to ...