What is myeloma?
Myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells. It happens most often in adults over the age of 50. Plasma cells are found in the bone marrow and produce antibodies (immunoglobulins) that protect you against disease. Myeloma is when the bone marrow has a type of immunoglobulin that reproduces uncontrollably. Myeloma cells can disrupt normal blood production and the functioning of the immune system, damage the kidneys, and form into masses.
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In Canada, there was an estimated 4,300 new cases of myeloma in 2025.
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Resources on myeloma
Myeloma
Myeloma, which is a cancer of the plasma cells, is the second most common form of blood cancer in Canada. It most often appears in men, those over the age of 60, and more often in people of African ancestry
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Myeloma Management: Navigating Side Effects and Long-Term Care
This webcast takes participants through today’s treatment options—from initial therapies to newer and more advanced approaches now available. The session highlights what patients can typically expect at each stage of treatment, including how decisions are made and how care is tailored to individual needs.
Understanding Myeloma: From Diagnosis to Treatment Foundations
Participants will also learn about today’s treatment landscape, including first-line therapies and emerging drug classes that are shaping the future of myeloma care.
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Why the type of myeloma matters
There are many types of myeloma. Doctors divide myeloma into groups that describe how fast or slowly the disease is progressing. The treatment for myeloma varies according to the type You may find that learning about your diagnosis once you know the type of myeloma involved will help you better understand the disease and its treatment.
Subtypes
Doctors classify myeloma into subtypes by using various tests. The subtype plays a large part in deciding the type of treatment.