Patti Scialfa revealed she has been performing less due to her multiple myeloma diagnosis, stating, 'This affects my immune system, so I have to be careful what I choose to do and where I choose to go.'
Multiple myeloma is a rare form of blood cancer characterized by the overproduction of M protein and suppression of normal plasma cell function, leading to severe health complications.
The American Cancer Society estimates approximately 35,780 new cases of multiple myeloma will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2024, highlighting the cancer's prevalence.
While multiple myeloma typically affects older males of African descent, its causes are often linked to genetic mutations that are not hereditary, developed through aging.
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