Cancer of the plasma cells is known as multiple myeloma, or myeloma. Myeloma is a rare type of blood cancer.
Blood cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow, where blood is produced. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Chemotherapy uses drugs that kill cancer cells or stop them from multiplying. Learn more about this treatment.
Whether for screenings, diagnosis, or treatment for yourself or someone you care about, Yale Cancer Center offers multidisciplinary care.
A group of blood cancers in which the bone marrow produces excessive numbers of myeloid blood cells.
Just having indigestion or heartburn after a meal doesn’t mean you have cancer . But if you feel these symptoms a lot, talk to your doctor. They can see if you have other risk factors and test you to look for any problems.
Cancer surgery is any procedure to remove cancerous tumors and surrounding tissue. Learn more about these procedures.
Doctors only diagnose cancer after ruling out other possible causes for symptoms and performing tests to check and double-check the diagnosis. Learn more about these tests.
At your next large family gathering, talking about past cancer diagnoses throughout the family tree could provide valuable insight about possible risks of inherited cancers.
Dyspnea is a medical term that describes shortness of breath, and a feeling of starving for oxygen. Learn about symptoms and treatment.