plasmacytoma sacrum

[Hiker13]

I am looking for information about plasmacytoma sacrum; does anyone know a good source?

[AussieNeil Partner Administrator]

The Australian Leukaemia Foundation article looks to be a good startleukaemia.org.au/blood-canc...

Neil

[Hiker13 in reply to AussieNeil]

Thanks. I have a friend at church that has just been diagnosed.

[Hiker13 in reply to Hiker13]

Is there a group on HealthUnlocked that would have people who have this diagnosis so they could communicate with them?

[AussieNeil Partner Administrator in reply to Hiker13]

I couldn't find mention of a HU community for those with plasmacytoma, sorry.

[Hiker13 in reply to AussieNeil]

Thanks for your help.

[Jm954 Administrator]

A plasmacytoma is the term used for a large clump of plasma cells and can be seen as part of the picture of multiple myeloma (where the plasma cells are disseminated) or a single tumour. The sacrum part just describes where it's located, at the bottom of your spine.

The advantage of a single plasmacytoma is that it may be possible to treat it with radiotherapy but the disadvantage is that it can lead to a pathological fracture which can be very serious.

Your doctor will be able to set out a treatment plan for you depending on the results of his investigations.

All the best, Jackie

[Hiker13 in reply to Jm954]

Thanks. I have a friend at church who has just been diagnosed and is seeking information.