Multiple Myeloma Treatment
For people with multiple myeloma, treatment options may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, other drug treatments, stem cell transplant, bone marrow transplant, biological therapy, or a combination of treatments. During and after treatment for multiple myeloma, it's important for patients to eat right, even when side effects of treatment make it a challenge. Before starting multiple myeloma treatment, some patients may wish to consider taking part in a clinical trial.
Multiple Myeloma Treatment: An Overview
In general, multiple myeloma treatment options can include:
Patients with multiple myeloma who do not have symptoms may not need treatment. However, doctors will need to monitor such patients' health closely so that treatment can begin when symptoms appear. Patients should work with their doctors to develop a treatment plan that meets their medical needs and personal values. Choosing the most appropriate multiple myeloma treatment is a decision that ideally involves the patient, the family, and the healthcare team.
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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