Multiple Myeloma Care Cedars Sinai

Multiple Myeloma Care Cedars Sinai

Multiple Myeloma Care Cedars-Sinai Skip to content Close Select your preferred language English عربى 简体中文 繁體中文 فارسي עִברִית 日本語 한국어 Русский Español Tagalog Menu Close Call 1-800-CEDARS-1 toggle search form Close Share Email Print Hematology and Cellular Therapy Back to Hematology and Cellular Therapy Leadership Conditions & Treatments CAR T-Cell Therapy Bone Marrow Transplants Amyloidosis Care Leukemia Care Lymphoma Care Multiple Myeloma Care Locations Clinical Trials Send Us a Message Multiple Myeloma Care We offer comprehensive and compassionate multiple myeloma care at Cedars-Sinai—which U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks among the best hospitals in the nation. Our myeloma specialists have decades of experience and use the latest treatments to provide exceptional care. Have Questions Call us at 310-423-1160 or send a message to start a conversation. Send Us a Message Our Approach to Multiple Myeloma Treatment Through our Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Program, we provide myeloma care in a supportive environment. Our team of specialists creates individualized treatment plans that consider you and your unique circumstances. Instead of one doctor, you have a group of experts—including specially trained certified nurse practitioners—committed to giving you the attention you need and deserve. Other highlights of our myeloma care include: Myeloma Expertise Our team includes experts who specialize in myeloma care. Some of our doctors have been treating patients with myeloma for decades. This expertise means we have the experience and skill needed to provide effective and compassionate care. The Latest Myeloma Treatments We offer access to leading-edge treatments for myeloma through clinical trials. Our experts also research topics that may hold promise for improving myeloma treatment, including anti-angiogenesis, vaccines, anti-virus treatments, gene therapy and third-generation bisphosphonates. Comprehensive Team Our team includes experts in hematology oncology (the specialty focused on treating blood cancers), spine care, orthopaedic oncology and pain management. They all work together to provide care that covers every aspect of the condition and your health. What Is Myeloma Myeloma is a type of blood cancer. Blood contains white blood cells called plasma cells. Plasma cells are in the soft centers of the bones. Myeloma happens when plasma cells become cancerous (malignant) and form tumors. When you have one tumor, doctors call the condition plasmacytoma. When there is more than one tumor, doctors call it multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma may cause amyloidosis and bone damage. It usually affects the: Hip bones Spine Ribs Skull Multiple Myeloma Cancer Multiple myeloma and amyloidosis program Our Multiple Myeloma Treatments While there is currently no cure for myeloma, there are many effective treatments. Our blood cancer specialists work with other Cedars-Sinai experts to: Improve your symptoms Slow the progression of the disease Give you long periods when you have no signs of myeloma (remission) Maintain your quality of life Treatments include: Watchful waiting, which involves tracking the disease but no treatment Symptom management to control infections and anemia or to prevent kidney problems Chemotherapy and other drug therapies Radiation therapy Surgery to treat bone pain Bone marrow transplant Have Questions or Need Help If you need a diagnosis, treatment or second opinion, call or send a message to the Hematology and Cellular Therapy care team. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Pacific Time (U.S.) 310-423-1160 Share Email Print Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
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