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Multiple Myeloma

The plasma cells are a type of white blood cell in the bone marrow. With this condition, a group of plasma cells becomes cancerous and multiplies. The disease can damage the bones, immune system, kidneys and red blood cell count.Symptoms may not be present or may be non-specific, such as loss of appetite, bone pain and fever.Treatments include medication, chemotherapy, corticosteroids, radiation or a stem-cell transplant.