How does the doctor diagnose multiple myeloma?
What is myeloma? This is a type of cancer in which abnormal plasma cells destroy normal bone tissue, causing the bones to become extremely fragile. It is often referred to as multiple myeloma, and in Europe is known as Kahler's disease . What is Burkitt's lymphoma? Burkitt's lymphoma , one of the fastest growing human cancers, can be cured with chemotherapy alone. Although rare in the United States, it is a common childhood cancer in tropical Africa. In African children, Burkitt's lymphoma most often starts in the jaw, ovaries, and kidneys. However, in Americans, the lymph nodes of the neck and digestive system are the most common tumor sites. Because Burkitt's lymphoma is a fast growing cancer, patients may need surgery or radiation to help reduce the size of the tumor. Who usually gets multiple myeloma? Multiple myeloma is most often seen in adults between the ages of 50 and 70. Statistics show that more men than women have multiple myeloma, and it i...