Overview
Multiple myeloma affects plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that helps fight infections. These cancer cells accumulate in the bone marrow and can damage bones and affect healthy blood cell production.
Symptoms
- Bone pain
- Extreme fatigue
- Frequent infections
- Excessive thirst
- Nausea
- Muscle weakness
Treatments
Options to manage the disease:
Targeted Therapy
Drugs attacking specific proteins.
Bone Marrow Transplant
Replacing diseased cells with healthy ones.
Sources and medical information
Prepared by Tutti Cancer Warriors
Sources checked: 29 July 2026
This page provides general educational information and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow. Seek medical advice for persistent bone pain, fractures, fatigue or anaemia, repeated infections, kidney problems, or symptoms related to high calcium. Diagnosis depends on blood, urine, imaging and bone-marrow findings. The global figures are GLOBOCAN 2024 estimates published in July 2026 and cannot predict an individual outcome.
Official sources
Key Facts
196KLatest estimated new cases worldwide — 2024 data published in 2026
119KLatest estimated deaths worldwide — 2024 data published in 2026