There exist several types of cancers, and Myeloma is one of the many types of cancer illnesses that you will find affecting people. It is a type of cancer that develops when the plasma cells start transforming and become cancerous leading to the production of plasmacytoma. Plasmacytoma is a tumor that starts forming in the bones where it can extend to multiple myeloma which means an individual has more than one plasmacytoma which has no cure. It is a deadly cancer that requires early detection and treatment to save the life of the patient. It is, therefore, necessary to recognize the signs and start the treatment and here are the 10 Signs of Myeloma that you should watch out for.
1Bone Pain
Bone pain is one of the common signs of myeloma where the individual will notice something is wrong when the bones start aching. The pain comes as a result of plasmacytomas forming in the bone meaning that it starts destroying the affected bone gradually. The bone then gets weaker every day where you find that you are more prone to injuries and that the bone can fracture easily even after a minor injury. The pains spread over to other parts of the body where you realize individuals experiencing back pain, hip and skull pains which makes it necessary for you to seek medical assistance when you realize that you have a persistent backache. [1]
