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step 1: get the correct diagnosis

what is myeloma

get the correct diagnosis

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learn to speak myeloma

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step 4: supportive care

step 5: transplant

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Learn the Terms and Acronyms of Myeloma

LEARN TO SPEAK MYELOMA

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Guide to Terms and Acronyms

GLOSSARY OF TERMS & DEFINITIONS

Everytime you come across a term you do not understand, check the glossary.

Guide to Drug Names

What do carfilzomib and PR-171 have in common? They are the same drug! Between the original name, the generic name and the brand name, it is hard to keep myeloma drugs straight. Here's a handy guide put together by Hotline Coordinator Debbie Birns.

ACRONYMS

VAD, VAMP, DT-PACE...Is your head swimming from all the acronyms being thrown around? We are here to help.