"Study Cuts Risk Deepening Racial Gaps in Multiple Myeloma Outcomes"

A recent study reveals that understanding and addressing racial disparities in multiple myeloma outcomes can significantly improve patient care and treatment effectiveness.

• Diane Hunter, 72, suffered from severe back pain and other symptoms for over a year before being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in the emergency room.
• The cancer, characterized by tumors of the hematopoietic and lymphoid tissues, impacts the vertebral column and can lead to debilitating back pain and bone damage.
• Research indicates that timely pain management and effective chemotherapy can improve the chances of remission (medicine) for patients with multiple myeloma.