Is multiple myeloma a type of bone cancer?
Disease description:
I've been experiencing severe leg pain, and after a hospital examination, I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Is multiple myeloma a type of bone cancer?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Multiple myeloma is not a type of bone cancer; they are two distinct diseases with different causes and symptoms. Multiple myeloma is associated with aging and prolonged exposure to radiation. In the early stages, it commonly causes anemia in patients, and as the disease progresses over time, it may lead to bone pain and pathological fractures.
