Myeloma
Cancer that occurs in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell, it can affect the bone marrow, kidneys and bones.
Anemia
A condition in which there is a shortage of red blood cells in the body, leading to fatigue and other symptoms.
Hematology
The study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.
Hematologist
A doctor who specializes in treating blood disorders.
Remission
A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer.
Palliative Care
Care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease, such as cancer.
Lymphoma
A type of cancer that begins in cells of the lymph system (part of the immune system).
Leukemia
Cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system.
