NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: Multiple Myeloma

From the medical leaders of 26 of the world’s most renowned cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to multiple myeloma. Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources about the diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide! Part 1 – Explains the growth, spread, and symptoms of multiple myeloma. Part 2 – Describes the recommended tests to confirm multiple myeloma and plan treatment. Part 3 – Describes the types of treatments for multiple myeloma and the symptoms caused by the cancer. Part 4 – Presents the recommended course of action from diagnosis to after myeloma treatment. Part 5 – Offers tips to help you talk with your doctors and get a treatment plan that meets all your needs. Part 6 – Glossary with dictionary and acronyms.