Friday, November 21, 2008 - 3:25PM EST

Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider about Multiple Myeloma

  • What evaluation is necessary to establish the diagnosis of the disease?
  • What is the Stage of the disease?
  • What treatment options are appropriate for me?
  • Will the treatments cure the disease or just relieve symptoms?
  • What effects should I expect from the treatment?
  • What therapies are available to control symptoms?
  • What ongoing monitoring is necessary?
  • What is my prognosis likely to be?
  • What complications may I expect from my illness or the treatments?
  • Will stem cell transplantation be an option?
  • What resources are available to provide education and support?