Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma Surgery: Purpose, Procedures, Risks
Surgery isn’t a typical treatment for multiple myeloma. But in some cases, surgery may be necessary to address complications from the disease. Multiple myeloma is a rare type of cancer that causes abnormal cells to develop in your bone marrow.…
What is Bone Marrow Transplant Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
Definition and Overview A bone marrow transplant consultation is a pre-transplant discussion between a patient and blood specialist called hematologist-oncologist. The bone marrow is the spongy and fatty substance found inside the bones, especially those of the legs and the…
What is Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple myeloma is cancer that affects the bone marrow. The bone marrow is where blood cells are made and mature. Myeloma is caused by a white blood cell called a plasma cell, which normally works to produce proteins that fight…