What is the survival rate for multiple myeloma?

Survival rates tell you what percentage of people with the same type and stage of cancer are still alive a certain amount of time (usually 5 years) after they were diagnosed. read more

The 5-year survival rate is the percentage of people who live at least 5 years after being diagnosed with cancer. For example, a 5-year survival rate of 90% means that an estimated 90 out of 100 people who have that cancer are still alive 5 years after being diagnosed. read more

To put that statistic into perspective, the five-year relative survival rate for multiple myeloma just 13 years ago was 34.5%. The trend for multiple myeloma survival is improving. Thanks to collaborative research efforts promoted by the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF), newer, better treatments are arriving all the time. read more

In the final stage of multiple myeloma, a high number of myeloma cells are found. Your hemoglobin level is also usually below 8.5 grams per deciliter, and calcium blood levels are high. There are multiple areas of bone destruction caused by the cancer. read more