Book chapter
Multiple Myeloma
Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention
12 Oct 2006
Abstract
Myeloma presently accounts for almost 10% of all hematologic malignancies and 1% of cancer deaths in Western countries. Although myeloma is a rare malignancy, there is relatively high mortality, with a five-year survival of 28%. This chapter reviews the epidemiology of myeloma. Topics covered include classification, incidence and mortality, host factors, and environmental factors.
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Details
- Title
- Multiple Myeloma
- Creators
- NOEL S WeissANNECLAIRE J. DE RoosLISA J HerrintonDALSU Baris
- Publication Details
- Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press; New York
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84920490706
- Other Identifier
- 991020111975704721