What is Multiple Myeloma?

It helps to know the basics behind multiple myeloma so you can make informed decisions for better outcomes.

Symptoms, Side effects and Complications

Multiple myeloma symptoms vary from patient to patient. Learn about what to expect.

Prognosis

Multiple myeloma can be highly manageable. Get a head start by knowing what may come after your diagnosis.

Diagnosis

Your specific multiple myeloma diagnosis is so important. Learn about the different diagnostic tests and how to get a precise diagnosis.

Treatment Options

There is a broad range of treatment options available to help you manage your multiple myeloma so you may get the best outcomes possible.

Resources

The MMRF is here to connect you with the people, institutions, treatments, trials and resources you need.

Quicklinks

Standard Treatments

It's important to know the main types of myeloma drug therapies and how they work to control or destroy multiple myeloma cells.
Learn More

Find a Treatment Center

Finding an experienced cancer center is the first step to finding the right treatment. Find a cancer center that specializes in multiple myeloma near you.
Learn More

Talk to a Nurse

You're in good hands. Connect with an MMRF nurse navigator to get expert advice on your situation and what to do next.
Learn More

MMRF on Twitter

Our three part blog series on supportive care examines bone health, low blood counts, Kidney Disease, Nutrition, & General Health. Read about bone health in part one: https://t.co/Ray2xYkfkw #multiplemyeloma

There is still time to register for Learn you Labs, the latest MMRF Patient Webinar! Dr. Craig Cole & Dr. Joshua Richter will help patients better understand the laboratory & imaging tests they may encounter. Sign up today! https://t.co/3JDRl48NTK

Today we wish our Founder and Chief Mission Officer @KathyGiusti a very happy "re-birthday" on the anniversary of her stem cell transplant. She inspires us every day with her deep commitment to accelerating cures for all patients. #rebirthday #multiplemyeloma

Category of Personal Data	Purposes of Processing (see also Additional Uses of Personal Data below)	Legal Bases for Processing
Contact Information name (individual and/or organization/company), physical address, telephone number, email address, and other electronic contact information (such as Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and Myspace accounts)	To administer your account and the Website, authenticate you as a user, and communicate with you To help you find a research study as a research subject To notify you of events that may be of interest to you and to provide you with event resources	To process transactions requested by you and meet our contractual obligations Legitimate interests Your consent, when applicable
Demographic Information including your age, occupation/employer information, donation information/history, educational history and participation at MMRF events	To notify you of events that may be of interest to you, to target and deliver relevant offers and ads, to support our operations, and to improve our products and services including the Website To register you for professional education	Legitimate interests Your consent, when applicable
Payment Information including credit card number (and expiration date), billing information (such as individual/company name, physical address, telephone number)	To process donations and investments that you make online. For more information regarding our privacy practices related to donors, please see our Donor Privacy Policy To improve our donations and investments platforms, to personalize your customer experience and to contribute to our marketing efforts, for example, by analyzing information about what products are viewed, when you browse items but do not make a donation or investment.	To process transactions requested by you and meet our contractual obligations Legitimate interests Compliance with legal obligations Your consent, when applicable
Health Status of you and your Family including your interest in participation in studies related to multiple myeloma	To help you identify research studies that may be of interest to you To help identify treatments and resources that may be able to assist you To connect you with advice from nurses] To help you identify treatment centers	Your explicit consent, when applicable
Investment Interests Including your interest in investing in potential treatments	To identify your interests in investing in research carried about by MMRF	Legitimate interests

About Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma is cancer of the plasma cell which helps fight off infection. These cancerous cells build up and eventually damage the body. Myeloma is the second most common blood cancer.