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==Overview==
==Overview==
Patients with multiple myeloma have many treatment options. The selection depends on the stage of the tumor. The options are chemotherapy, bisphosphonates, stem cell transplant, radiation therapy, surgery, or a combination of these methods. Before treatment starts, ask your health care team about possible side effects and how treatment may change your normal activities. Because cancer treatments often damage healthy cells and tissues, [[side effect]] are common. Side effects may not be the same for each person, and they may change from one treatment session to the next.
==Surgery==
Surgery is not a main treatment for multiple myeloma. Emergency surgery may be needed to help support weight-bearing bones in the spine or legs to prevent bones from breaking.
Surgery is not a main treatment for multiple myeloma. Emergency surgery may be needed to help support weight-bearing bones in the spine or legs to prevent bones from breaking.



Revision as of 01:19, 18 February 2014