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Friday, 26 May 2006 |
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The American Cancer Society estimates that 16,570 men and women (9,250 men and 7,320 women) will be diagnosed with and 11,310 men and women will die of myeloma in 20061. The following information is based on NCI’s SEER Cancer Statistics Review2 and other statistics from NCI’s analysis of SEER incidence data and NCHS mortality data.
Incidence & Mortality
SEER Incidence From 2000-2003, the median age at diagnosis for myeloma was 70 years of age3. Approximately 0.0% were diagnosed under age 20; 0.6% between 20 and 34; 3.4% between 35 and 44; 11.5% between 45 and 54; 19.5% between 55 and 64; 27.5% between 65 and 74; 28.1% between 75 and 84; and 9.3% 85+ years of age. The age-adjusted incidence rate was 5.5 per 100,000 men and women per year. These rates are based on cases diagnosed in 2000-2003 from 17 SEER geographic areas. Incidence rates by race and sex were: |
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Thursday, 25 May 2006 |
Myeloma is a relatively uncommon cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 16,570 new cases of multiple myeloma (9,250 in men and 7,320 in women) will be diagnosed during 2006.
About 11,310 Americans (5,680 men and 5,630 women) are expected to die of multiple myeloma in 2006.
The 5-year relative survival rate for multiple myeloma is around 32%. Survival is higher in younger people and lower in the elderly. Of course, 5-year survival rates |
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Myeloma Statistics 
