What is smoldering myeloma?
Smoldering myeloma is a slow-growing type of multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a bone marrow-based cancer that arises in plasma cells (white blood cells that produce antibodies).
How do members experience smoldering myeloma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with smoldering myeloma*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Chronic fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Muscle pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for smoldering myeloma*
Who has smoldering myeloma on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 29 | |
| 60s | 35 | |
| 70+ | 74 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | |
| Female | 120 |