The causes of myeloma

Although the causes of myeloma are unknown, research is going on all the time into the possible causes of the disease. Myeloma, like other cancers, is not infectious and cannot be passed on to other people.


Content last reviewed: 01 June 2005
Page last modified: 02 November 2005

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