Obesity Connected To Detection Of Blood Cancer Precursor, Finds Study
Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer of the plasma cells, a type of white blood cells that produce antibodies to fight infection. MGUS, characterised by an abnormal protein produced by plasma cells, is a known precursor to multiple myeloma.
Jan 15, 2024, 14:11 PM ISTBeing obese can cause 13 types of cancer, say scientists
The findings showed that for most of the cancers on the newly expanded list, the higher the body-mass index, or BMI, the greater was the risk of developing cancers.
Aug 25, 2016, 14:48 PM IST