What are the risk factors for multiple myeloma?
Certain factors can make one person more likely to get multiple myeloma than another person. These are called risk factors. Some risk factors have been identified, but these only slightly raise a person’s risk of getting the disease. Most people with multiple myeloma have no known risk factors. Doctors have identified some risk factors for multiple myeloma, but they are not sure how much a part these play in someone getting the disease. Here are some things that may increase the risk for multiple myeloma.
There is no way to know for sure if you’re going to get multiple myeloma. And there is no known way to prevent it. Certain factors can make you more likely to get this type of cancer than another person. These are called risk factors. Unfortunately, doctors do not know what causes multiple myeloma. The risk factors that have been found only slightly raise your chance of getting this type of cancer. Still, tell your doctor if you agree with any of the bolded statements. I am older than age 65. Growing older increases the chance of developing multiple myeloma. Most people with myeloma are diagnosed after age 65. This disease is rare in people younger than 40. I am a man. Men are slightly more likely to develop multiple myeloma than women. I am African American. The risk of multiple myeloma is highest among African Americans and lowest among Asian Americans. The reason for the difference between racial groups is not known. This cancer is in my family. You are more likely to get multiple m
