Related conditions
We don’t just support people with myeloma, we’re also here for people with related conditions. Find out about conditions related to myeloma and the different effects they can have on your body.
There are a number of conditions related to myeloma. They are similar to myeloma in how they develop and/or the cells they affect. Some of these, like AL amyloidosis and solitary plasmacytoma, you can have alongside a diagnosis of myeloma. Others, like MGUS and smouldering myeloma, can sometimes develop into myeloma.
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AL amyloidosis
A disease in which abnormal proteins are deposited in the tissues and organs of the body, causing damage.
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
A benign (non-cancerous) condition characterised by the presence of an abnormal protein in the blood and/or urine. Patients do not have symptoms but have an increased risk of developing myeloma. We also have information about the related conditions MGCS and MGRS.
Plasma cell leukaemia
A rare type of cancer, also known as plasma cell myeloma. Similar to myeloma, PCL affects the plasma cells that are normally found in the bone marrow and form part of the immune system.
POEMS syndrome
A rare type of plasma cell disorder that can affect multiple systems in the body. POEMS syndrome is also known as osteosclerotic myeloma, Takatsuki syndrome and Crow-Fukase syndrome.
Solitary plasmacytoma
A localised build-up of abnormal plasma cells that occurs either inside or outside the bone.
Help and support
If you need more information, practical advice or a little extra support, reach out to our team of Myeloma Information Specialists or speak to someone who knows what you’re going through.
Speak to one of our Myeloma Information Specialists
If you need information, emotional support, practical advice or just a listening ear, our Myeloma Information Specialists are here for you. You can call them on 0800 980 3332 (Mon – Fri, 9-5) or email them on askthenurse@myeloma.org.uk
