What is nonsecretory multiple myeloma?
Nonsecretory multiple myeloma is a bone marrow-based cancer that arises in plasma cells. Nonsecretory MM may mean the body does not secrete M-protein or there is no detectable M-protein even within the malignant plasma cells present.
How do members experience nonsecretory multiple myeloma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with nonsecretory multiple myeloma*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
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Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
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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 nonsecretory multiple myeloma*
Who has nonsecretory multiple myeloma on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 10 | |
| 70+ | 18 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 25 |