UK Multiple Myeloma Resources

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Multiple myeloma (also known as myelomatosis or myeloma) is a cancer in which there is abnormal growth in the number of plasma cells in the bone-marrow and blood. This can suppress the normal production of blood cells, including those associated with the body's immune system. The plasma cells may collect in the bone to make small tumours known as plasmacytomas. Multiple myeloma is most common in people aged over 60, and is rare before the age of 40. UK Multiple Myeloma Links (6 links) International Meyeloma Foundation - UK The IMF established an office in Edinburgh in April 1997. IMF-UK is a registered charity. This site provides details about the organisation, support groups, meetings, newsletters and other related information. Multiple Myeloma (Leukemia Research Fund , UK) on-line booklet Multiple Myeloma (CancerHelp UK) Information about the cancer, diagnosis, treatment and living with the disease. Questions and Answers: Multiple myeloma From the CancerHelp Web site produced by Cancer Research UK. Radiological images of Multiple Myeloma and Plasmacytoma (Radiology Museum, Southbank University, UK) Understanding Myeloma (BACUP, UK) An on-line booklet See also International Multiple Myeloma Resources