Myeloma in Lagos
Multiple myeloma is a cancer that starts in the plasma cells and spreads across the body. Plasma cells, a type of white blood cell located primarily in the bone marrow, aid the immune system in fighting infection by producing antibodies that aid in the killing of germs. As cancer spreads to these cells, it produces an overabundance of abnormal plasma cells, which form tumours in the bone marrow, crowding out and preventing the development of normal blood cells. Low blood counts are common as a result, impairing the body’s ability to combat infection.
Different types of doctors can be on your medical team depending on your treatment choices. These medical professionals may include:
An orthopedic surgeon is a doctor who performs surgery to treat bone diseases.
A radiation oncologist is a doctor who uses radiation therapy to treat cancer.
A medical oncologist is a doctor who uses drugs like chemotherapy or targeted therapy to treat cancer.
A cancer doctor who specializes in bone marrow transplants is known as a bone marrow transplant specialist.
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