Myeloma Cancer Awareness Week

Myeloma Awareness Week takes place from 17th to 23rd June, and it’s a vital opportunity to raise awareness of this lesser-known blood cancer, helping more people recognise the signs and get support sooner.

Many people haven’t heard of myeloma until they or someone close is diagnosed. By raising awareness, we can help improve early detection, which leads to better outcomes and support for patients and families.

Spotting the Signs

Myeloma can be hard to detect early, as symptoms often develop slowly and may be mistaken for other conditions.
Symptoms include:

• Bone pain – you may feel this in your back, hips, shoulders or ribs,
• Feeling very tired for no reason,
• Shortness of breath,
• Muscle weakness,
• Headaches,
• Feeling very thirsty and needing to pee more often than usual,
• Losing weight without trying,

If you or someone you know has any of these symptoms, it’s important to speak to a doctor. Some of the symptoms of myeloma are very common and can be caused by other conditions. Having the symptoms does not definitely mean you have myeloma, but it is important to get checked by a GP. Early diagnosis can make a big difference.

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