UK Myeloma Awareness Week (21 - 28 June 2006) highlights the dangers of this little-known cancer which can now affect people of all ages.

Nearly 4,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma each year, which accounts for 15% of blood cancers and 1% of all cancers. Traditionally, Myeloma was considered to be an elderly person’s cancer, but younger patients are now being diagnosed. The incidence of Myeloma is rising but public awareness remains low.

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