What are the key statistics about multiple myeloma?

Multiple myeloma is a relatively uncommon cancer. In the United States, the lifetime risk of getting multiple myeloma is 1 in 149 (0.67%).

The American Cancer Society's estimates for multiple myeloma in the United States for 2013 are:

• About 22,350 new cases will be diagnosed (12,440 in men and 9,910 in women).
• About 10,710 deaths are expected to occur (6,070 in men and 4,640 in women).