Published : 28 April, 2025
In this article published, Dr. Narendra Agrawal from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre sheds light on spinal cord pain as a potential red flag for multiple myeloma—a serious form of blood cancer. The article explains how malignant plasma cells can affect bone health, kidney function, and immunity, while highlighting symptoms like persistent back pain, paraplegia, and unexplained fatigue. With insights into the Indian scenario—where younger patients are increasingly affected—it emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and outlines advanced treatments including targeted therapies, stem cell transplant, immunotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.
RGCIRC, Niti Bagh
