Cancer

Multiple Myeloma See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Understanding Bones in Overview A typical bone in your body contains 3 types of tissue - a hard outer tissue, a sponge-like inner tissue, and smooth tissue at the ends. ...more  Multiple Myeloma: Introduction in Overview Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in your bone marrow. Learn more about this type of cancer. ...more  Multiple Myeloma: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have multiple myeloma, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about these tests. ...more  Bone Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A bone biopsy is a procedure done to remove tissue or cells from the body to be looked at under a microscope. ...more  Multiple Myeloma: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment There are various types of treatment for multiple myeloma. Learn more about the options....more  Multiple Myeloma- Chemotherapy and Other Medicines in Deciding on Treatment Learn how chemotherapy and targeted therapy work to treat multiple myeloma....more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Hair Loss and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects People often choose to wear wigs, scarves, or hats while or after losing their hair. If this is what you would like to do, pick them out ahead of time and start wearing them before your hair is completely gone. ...more  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Multiple Myeloma Overview in Cancer FAQs Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in plasma cells in your bone marrow. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more