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(C90.1) Plasma cell leukaemia
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2 718 731 in individuals diagnosis plasma cell leukaemia confirmed
484 609 deaths with diagnosis plasma cell leukaemia
18% mortality rate associated with the disease plasma cell leukaemia
Diagnosis plasma cell leukaemia is diagnosed Women are 0.91% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis plasma cell leukaemia
252 754 (18.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis plasma cell leukaemia
231 855 (16.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease plasma cell leukaemia - Men and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 15-95+
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-14Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-19
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 20-95+
Disease Features plasma cell leukaemia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Plasma cell leukaemia - what does this mean
Plasma cell leukaemia is a rare form of cancer that occurs when abnormal plasma cells, a type of white blood cell, accumulate in the bone marrow and interfere with the production of healthy blood cells. it is caused by a genetic mutation that leads to uncontrolled growth of plasma cells, which can spread to other parts of the body.
What happens during the disease - plasma cell leukaemia
Plasma cell leukaemia is a type of cancer involving the overproduction of abnormal plasma cells in the bone marrow. this overproduction of abnormal plasma cells leads to a decrease in the production of healthy red and white blood cells and platelets, resulting in anemia, recurrent infections, and easy bleeding. in addition, the accumulation of abnormal plasma cells can cause organ damage and other systemic symptoms.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
- Immunophenotyping
- Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
- Cytogenetic Analysis
- Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP)
- Urine Protein Electrophoresis (UPEP)
- Bone Scan
- CT Scan
- MRI Scan
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the number of abnormal plasma cells and to improve symptoms.
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Targeted therapy
- Stem cell transplant
- Immunotherapy
- Monoclonal antibody therapy
- High-dose chemotherapy
- Supportive care
17 Days of Hospitalization Required
29 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Plasma cell leukaemia - Prevention
Plasma cell leukaemia can be prevented by avoiding exposure to radiation, minimizing exposure to certain toxic chemicals, eating a healthy diet, and avoiding smoking. it is also important to get regular check-ups and screenings to detect the disease in its early stages.