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​​Overview of Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a rare cancer that begins in a type of white blood cell called the plasma cell. When these cells become abnormal and grow rapidly, it turns into cancer. Plasma cells are found in the bone marrow and the outer layer of the bones. Multiple myeloma is not a bone cancer but is cancer that affects bones.

Multiple Myeloma Treatment

The outlook for remission for your myeloma is better now than ever. New approaches to chemotherapies, fuller understanding of drug interactions, better grasp of how cancer works on a molecular level — all of these empower your medical team to help bring about remission.

Your treatment plan will be determined by your care team based on age, medical history, type and stage of multiple myeloma, and personal preferences. Options may include:

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