Understand the tests used to diagnose and monitor myeloma and what they mean for your care.
Find out what each test involves and how it helps you and your healthcare team manage your condition.
This information is here to help you understand the tests used to diagnose and monitor myeloma and feel more informed about your care.
You’ll find information on blood and urine tests, bone marrow biopsies, imaging (scans), and what staging and survival rates mean, so you can feel more reassured about what’s involved.
Understand the purpose of key tests that help to diagnose myeloma, assess your response to treatment and monitor your myeloma when it’s stable.
A bone marrow biopsy (BMAT) is needed to diagnose myeloma and decide the best treatment and monitoring for you. Learn when you may need a BMAT and what tests may be performed on the samples.
Learn about the key scans used to monitor myeloma bone health, including CT, MRI, and PET/CT, and how your treating team decides which is best for you.
Discover how myeloma is staged using the R-ISS system and why individual prognosis is unique to you. Your haematologist combines these results with your specific health profile to create a personalised management plan.
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These resources cover everything from understanding your diagnosis to managing treatment, giving you reliable information you can refer back to anytime.
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Myeloma – a comprehensive guide
This guide is written for people who have been diagnosed with myeloma, their families, carers and friends.
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