Risk factors of multiple myeloma

You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Mayo Clinic SPECIAL REPORTS. If you would like to unsubscribe, click here. SPECIAL REPORT  Monday, April 11, 2016 Risk factors of multiple myeloma Factors that may increase your risk of multiple myeloma include: Increasing age. Your risk of multiple myeloma increases as you age, with most people diagnosed in their mid-60s. Male sex. Men are more likely to develop the disease than are women. Black race. Blacks are about twice as likely to develop multiple myeloma as are whites. History of a monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). Every year 1 percent of the people with MGUS in the United States develop multiple myeloma. Read the full article at MayoClinic.org » Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy | Opportunities You are receiving this e-mail because you are subscribed to Mayo Clinic SPECIAL REPORTS. If you would like to unsubscribe, click here. REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service ©2016 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy