Customer question:
Who is most susceptible to bone marrow cancer? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Bone marrow cancer, also known as multiple myeloma or plasmacytoma, most often affects older adults, especially people over 65. This is less common in younger adults but can occur in all age groups.
In addition to age, there are some other risk factors for developing bone marrow cancer, including:
- Gender: men have a slightly higher risk of developing bone marrow cancer than women.
- Race and ethnicity: African Americans are slightly more susceptible to developing bone marrow cancer than whites.
- Genetic factors: Heredity and genetic changes may play a role in some cases of bone marrow cancer.
- Lack of trace elements: some researchers have found a link between a lack of trace elements, such as calcium, and a higher risk of developing bone marrow cancer.
- Exposure to radiation or chemicals: long-term exposure to ionizing radiation or certain chemicals in the environment is associated with a higher risk of developing bone marrow cancer.
As with many forms of cancer, the exact causes of bone marrow cancer are not entirely clear, and for many cases, we cannot determine specific causes. It is essential to understand that these factors only increase risks and do not guarantee that the disease will develop. Early detection and appropriate treatment remain critical to the management of bone marrow cancer.
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