Book Description

[OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From the medical leaders of 27 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 - Multiple myeloma basics: Explains how and where this type of cancer starts.Part 2 - Testing for myeloma: Describes the tests used to confirm multiple myeloma and plan treatment.Part 3 - Overview of myeloma treatments: Describes the types of treatments used for multiple myeloma and its symptoms.Part 4 - Treatment guide: Presents treatment options based on the extent and severity of the cancer.Part 5 - Making treatment decisions: Offers tips for choosing the best treatment for you.A complete glossary with dictionary and acronyms completes this book.