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How common is multiple myeloma?
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1% : 1% of all cancers. 2nd most common hematologic malignancy. A great nci snapshot link: http://www.Cancer.Gov/aboutnci/servingpeople/snapshots/myeloma.Pdf.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Uncommon: Approximately 1% of all cancers and slightly more than 10 % of blood cancers in the United States.
Answered 6/5/2014
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