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OverviewSee All
 Understanding Bones in Overview
A typical bone in your body contains 3 types of tissue - a hard outer tissue, a sponge-like inner tissue, and smooth tissue at the ends. ...more
 Multiple Myeloma: Introduction in Overview
Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in your bone marrow. Learn more about this type of cancer. ...more
 Multiple Myeloma: Symptoms in Overview
Learn about the symptoms multiple myeloma can cause....more
 Multiple Myeloma: Risk Factors in Overview
A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn the risk factors for this type of cancer. ...more
 Understanding Bones in Overview
A typical bone in your body contains 3 types of tissue - a hard outer tissue, a sponge-like inner tissue, and smooth tissue at the ends. ...more
 Multiple Myeloma: Introduction in Overview
Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in your bone marrow. Learn more about this type of cancer. ...more
 Multiple Myeloma: Symptoms in Overview
Learn about the symptoms multiple myeloma can cause....more
 Multiple Myeloma: Risk Factors in Overview
A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn the risk factors for this type of cancer. ...more
Understanding Your DiagnosisSee All
 Multiple Myeloma: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have multiple myeloma, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about these tests. ...more
 Bone Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A bone biopsy is a procedure done to remove tissue or cells from the body to be looked at under a microscope. ...more
 Bone Marrow Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure. ...more
 Bone Scan in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A bone scan is an imaging test used to look at the skeleton. It is done to find areas of physical and chemical changes in bone. A bone scan may also be used to see if treatment of certain conditions is working. ...more
 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed pictures of organs and structures within the body. It is used to diagnose health problems. ...more
 Multiple Myeloma: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Being told you have multiple myeloma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more
 Multiple Myeloma: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn about the stages of multiple myeloma. ...more
 Multiple Myeloma: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have multiple myeloma, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about these tests. ...more
 Bone Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A bone biopsy is a procedure done to remove tissue or cells from the body to be looked at under a microscope. ...more
 Bone Marrow Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure. ...more
 Bone Scan in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A bone scan is an imaging test used to look at the skeleton. It is done to find areas of physical and chemical changes in bone. A bone scan may also be used to see if treatment of certain conditions is working. ...more
 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed pictures of organs and structures within the body. It is used to diagnose health problems. ...more
 Multiple Myeloma: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Being told you have multiple myeloma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more
 Multiple Myeloma: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn about the stages of multiple myeloma. ...more
Deciding on TreatmentSee All
 Multiple Myeloma: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment
There are various types of treatment for multiple myeloma. Learn more about the choices....more
 Multiple Myeloma- Chemotherapy and Other Medicines in Deciding on Treatment
Learn how chemotherapy is used to treat multiple myeloma....more
 Multiple Myeloma: Radiation Therapy in Deciding on Treatment
Learn what happens during radiation for multiple myeloma....more
 Bone Marrow Transplant in Deciding on Treatment
Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects. ...more
 Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Deciding on Treatment
Complementary medicine is used along with other therapies. It often serves to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Alternative medicine is used alone, without standard treatment. ...more
 Multiple Myeloma: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment
Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. Read on for a helpful list of questions that you can bring to your appointments. ...more
 Multiple Myeloma: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment
There are various types of treatment for multiple myeloma. Learn more about the choices....more
 Multiple Myeloma- Chemotherapy and Other Medicines in Deciding on Treatment
Learn how chemotherapy is used to treat multiple myeloma....more
 Multiple Myeloma: Radiation Therapy in Deciding on Treatment
Learn what happens during radiation for multiple myeloma....more
 Bone Marrow Transplant in Deciding on Treatment
Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects. ...more
 Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Deciding on Treatment
Complementary medicine is used along with other therapies. It often serves to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Alternative medicine is used alone, without standard treatment. ...more
 Multiple Myeloma: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment
Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. Read on for a helpful list of questions that you can bring to your appointments. ...more
Managing Side EffectsSee All
 General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Chemotherapy Side EffectsOther Treatment Side Effects
 General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Cancer FAQsSee All
 Multiple Myeloma Overview in Cancer FAQs
Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in plasma cells in your bone marrow. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more
 Multiple Myeloma Overview in Cancer FAQs
Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in plasma cells in your bone marrow. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more