What You Need To Know About Multiple Myeloma

This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet is about multiple myeloma,* a cancer that starts in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell. It's also called plasma cell myeloma. Each year in the United States, about 20,000 people learn they have this disease. This booklet tells about diagnosis, treatment options, and tests the doctor may give you during follow-up visits. It also tells about supportive care before, during, or after treatment. Learning about the medical care for multiple myeloma can help you take an active part in making choices about your care.