Multiple Myeloma
What can be done to prevent the disease?
There is no known way to prevent multiple myeloma.
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
Multiple myeloma is a slow-growing cancer that may take many years to cause problems. Multiple myeloma may eventually cause severe kidney damage if it is not treated. The disease can be controlled but not cured. Multiple myeloma leads to death if it is not controlled.
What are the risks to others?
There are no risks to others from this disease. It cannot be spread from person to person.
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