Awareness Is Everything By Karis M. Blalock

Hypothesis Why is it important to understand what Multiple Myeloma is?

Objectives Multiple Myeloma Statistical Information Associations Symptoms and Complications Diagnosis Treatment Options Prevention

Multiple Myeloma Hematological cancer (develops in blood) Occurs when there is excessive growth and malfunction of the plasma cells in the bone marrow Represents 1% of all cancers Represents 2% of all cancer deaths

Statistical Information Approximately 45,000 people are living with Multiple Myeloma 14,600 new cases of Multiple Myeloma occur yearly Causes three new cases per 100,000 people yearly Affects slightly more men than women Peaks in those 65 to 70 years of age African Americans and Northern Pacific Islanders are at high risk of developing Multiple Myeloma Asians are at low risk of developing Multiple Myeloma Top ten leading cause of death in African Americans

Associations Agricultural occupations Petroleum work Cosmetology Leather industry field Exposure to herbicides, insecticides, heavy metals, plastic, and various dusts Large amounts of radiation

Symptoms and Complications Anemia Susceptibility to infection Tendency toward bleeding Kidney problems Bone pain or lesions Fatigue Uncommon syndromes

Diagnosis Made based on the presence of an increased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow and the presence of excess protein in the blood and urine Blood and urine tests Radiographic bone tests Magnetic Resonance Imaging tests Classification and staging

Treatment Options Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Injections Bone marrow transplants Alternative treatments

Prevention Complete periodical health check-up Reducing bad habits Reducing amount of radiation Reducing pollution Occupational protection

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