Multiple myeloma is a cancerous disease arising from the bone marrow of a patient typically suffering from persistent back pain, fractures, minor trauma or bone pains despite routine treatment. It may also be detected incidentally during a health checkup or if the person is suffering from any
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Read MoreLeukaemia: When there is uncontrolled and/or abnormal growth of infection fighting white blood cells, it results in a type of cancer called leukaemia or commonly called ‘blood cancer’. Leukaemia is classified into Acute Lymphoblastic (ALL), Acute Myeloid (AML), Chronic Lymphoblastic (CLL) and
April 11 2013, 9:00 am
Read MoreThe dreaded ‘C’ word can bring about fear even in the healthiest of people and all hell can break loose when your doctor informs you that you are suffering from it. Recently, Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie underwent double mastectomy to minimise the risk of breast cancer. But she isn’t the
May 17 2013, 12:17 pm
Read MoreThe last six months have been a constant struggle and an endless journey for Abdul Ameer Ismail Yakoob. A citizen of Iraq, he travelled from one country to another seeking treatment for his multiple myeloma, or blood cancer, until he came to India where he finally found what he was looking for and
May 23 2012, 1:40 pm
Read MoreThe actor was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and underwent her first chemotherapy session recently. And the one person she really looks up to is Lisa Ray who is a Multiple Myeloma survivor and has been motivating cancer patients through her blog and interviews “Got a
January 3 2013, 2:22 pm
Read MoreCancer need not mean the end of life as you know it. Recent advances in chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, hormonal therapies and vaccines not only have a better mechanism of action, some of them have fewer side effects as well. ADVANCES IN CHEMOTHERAPY Standard Cytotoxic
April 26 2013, 12:38 pm
Read MoreA new three-drug combination used to treat multiple myeloma may be effective as a front-line therapy.
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Read MoreGenomic sequencing entails looking through DNA code for tiny variations.
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Read MoreThe regime, which incorporates the bortezomib drug, alongside two other drugs, can be used to treat newly diagnosed patients with multiple myeloma who are suitable for bone marrow transplant.
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Read MoreThe Canadian babe will soon fly down to India to request some top-notch Bollywood heroines to give their mane for a worthy cause When Lisa Ray was diagnosed with multiple myeloma three years back, the curvaceous babe was determined to defeat the life threatening medical condition with her
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