Because doctors do not know what causes multiple myeloma, there are no well-established guidelines for reducing your risk of the disease.
However, since exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation are believed to increase the risk of multiple myeloma and other cancers, it is a good idea to avoid these substances.
Last reviewed May 2007 by Igor Puzanov, MD
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