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'''Multiple myeloma''' | '''Multiple myeloma''' is a type of [[cancer]] of [[plasma cell]]s which are [[immune system]] cells in bone marrow that produce [[antibody|antibodies]]. Its [[prognosis]], despite therapy, is generally poor, and treatment may involve [[chemotherapy]] and [[stem cell transplant]]. It is part of the broad group of diseases called [[Hematological malignancy|hematological malignancies]]. | ||
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Overview
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer of plasma cells which are immune system cells in bone marrow that produce antibodies. Its prognosis, despite therapy, is generally poor, and treatment may involve chemotherapy and stem cell transplant. It is part of the broad group of diseases called hematological malignancies.