Lyndsey's Research

Lyndsey Allison Beam

Multiple Myeloma Research

UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication	Multiple Myeloma is a type of haematologic cancer, meaning it develops in the blood. It affects plasma cells causing bone lesions and disease in the bone marrow. Facts include: MM is the second most common haematologic cancer, next to non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. In 1996, MM was 100% fatal. There is still no known cure, however a patients lifespan can been greatly lengthened with the use of various treatments. Current treatments include chemotherapy, radiation, steroids and stem-cell transplantation. New treatments are being discovered including the use of Arsenic Trioxide (ATO) and Skeletal Targeted Radiotherapy (STR).
	New research I have done explores the use of ATO and STR
	Additional Links ~American Cancer Society ~International Myeloma Foundation ~Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Email Me Last Updated: April 19, 2004