There has been significant improvement in the treatment landscape over the past decade, however none of the drugs have curative potential and most patients become resistant, whereby they no longer respond to treatment. #myelomaawareness#bloodcancer#research
Current therapies for multiple myeloma aim to control symptoms, slow progression of the disease and improve quality of life. However, with such treatments the median survival rate of the patient is a mere 5 years and myeloma remains incurable. #myelomaawareness#bloodcancer
Multiple Myeloma is actually the second most common haematological malignancy in the UK, with incidence rates expected to rise in the next 20 years. #myelomaawareness#bloodcancer#research