Increased Risk of Multiple Myeloma Last updated: May 12, 2008

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The causes of the disease is not known, but a few risk factors have been identified. People who have been exposed to certain chemicals and very high doses of radiation have an increased risk of developing multiple myeloma.

In addition, family members of people who have the disease also are at an increased risk of getting the disease. In the majority of cases, however, the people who develop the disease have no apparent risk factors.

 
 

Risk factors for Increased Risk of Multiple Myeloma:
 
 
Symptoms - Cancer  Having MGUS
 With time, some people with MGUS eventually develop multiple myeloma. See the link between MGUS and Lymphoma for more detail.
 
 

Increased Risk of Multiple Myeloma can lead to:
 
 
Risks  Cancer / Risk Reduction - General Measures
 
 

Recommendations for Increased Risk of Multiple Myeloma:
 
 
Lab Tests/Rule-Outs  Digestive Enzymes / (Trial)
 166 subjects with multiple myeloma achieved an extended lifespan by taking a small amount of Wobe-Mugos tablets (pancreatic enzymes) tid for 2 years. [Cancer Chemother Pharmacol, 2001;47(Supp1.):S38 S44 ] It is likely that someone at higher risk would be benefited by enzyme use also.

  Test AMAS (AntiMalignin Antibody Screen)

Mineral
  Selenium

Nutrient
  Butyrate
 
 


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Strong or generally accepted link
Proven definite or direct link
May do some good
Likely to help

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GLOSSARY

Lymphoma:  Any tumor of the lymphatic tissues.