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Stem Cell Transplants

For an autologous stem cell transplant, the patient’s own stem cells are removed from his or her bone marrow or peripheral blood before the transplant. The cells are stored until they are needed for the transplant. Then, the person with myeloma gets treatment such as high-dose chemotherapy, sometimes with radiation, to kill the cancer cells. …

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Myeloma and Osteoporosis

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What Is Myeloma?

Myeloma is a type of cancer that develops from plasma cells in your bone marrow. It is sometimes known as multiple myeloma, or plasma cell myeloma,Myeloma can develop anywhere there are plasma cells. It can be anywhere there is bone marrow, including the pelvis, spine and ribcage.  Myeloma is the second most common form of …

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