multiple myeloma blood cancer kis age Mein Hota Hai
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In the United States, about 3 percent of people older than age 50 have MGUS. Each year, about 1 percent of people with MGUS develop multiple myeloma or a related cancer. MGUS, like multiple myeloma, is marked by the presence of M proteins — produced by abnormal plasma cells — in your blood.
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Fewer than 1 million cases per year (India)
Treatable by a medical professional
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required
The plasma cells are a type of white blood cell in the bone marrow. With this condition, a group of plasma cells becomes cancerous and multiplies. The disease can damage the bones, immune system, kidneys and red blood cell count.
AGES AFFECTED
0-2
Never
3-5
Never
6-13
Never
14-18
Very rare
19-40
Very rare
41-60
Rare
60+
Rare