Multiple Myeloma: Find a Multiple Myeloma Expert

At Memorial Sloan-Kettering, specialists in hematologic oncology, stem cell transplantation, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, and pain management work together as a multidisciplinary team to provide the best possible care to more than 400 new patients each year with multiple myeloma and related plasma cell diseases.

Select from the list below to learn more about our specialists, their education, training, board certifications, current publications, and specific areas of clinical expertise.

Hematologic Oncology

Philip C. Caron Chief, Sleepy Hollow Medical Oncology Service	David J. Chung	Pamela R. Drullinsky	Sergio A. Giralt Chief, Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service; Acting Chief, Myeloma Service
Audrey M. Hamilton Laboratory Director, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Basking Ridge	Hani Hassoun	Guenther Koehne Medical Director, Cytotherapy Laboratory	Heather J. Landau
Nikoletta Lendvai	Alexander M. Lesokhin	David J. Straus

Radiation Oncology

Pictured: Joachim Yahalom

Joachim Yahalom

Vice Chair for Academic Programs, Department of Radiation Oncology

Advanced Practice Nursing

Susan Dosil-Loiacono Nurse Leader, Ambulatory Care Services	Catherine A. Featherstone Nurse Practitioner Coordinator, Hematology Service	Diane Llerandi Clinical Nurse Specialist, Inpatient Hematology	Cecilia Watson Clinical Nurse Specialist, Ambulatory Care Services
Christine M. Bray	Jamila N. Brutus	Ewa B. Chauvin	Laura Ciavolino
Jamie Fritts	Lauren N. Hughes	Christina Kiss Clinical Nurse Specialist	Teresa Nguyentran
Hilda S. Quintanilla	Gaelle Senatus	Marie A. Tait

bone marrow (bone MAYR-oh)

The soft, sponge-like tissue in the center of most bones. It produces white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

cell (sel)

The individual unit that makes up the tissues of the body. All living things are made up of one or more cells.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

clinical (KLIH-nih-kul)

Having to do with the examination and treatment of patients.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

multidisciplinary (MUL-tee-DIH-sih-plih-NAYR-ee)

In medicine, a term used to describe a treatment planning approach or team that includes a number of doctors and other health care professionals who are experts in different specialties (disciplines). In cancer treatment, the primary disciplines are medical oncology (treatment with drugs), surgical oncology (treatment with surgery), and radiation oncology (treatment with radiation).

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

multiple myeloma (MUL-tih-pul MY-eh-LOH-muh)

A type of cancer that begins in plasma cells (white blood cells that produce antibodies). Also called Kahler disease, myelomatosis, and plasma cell myeloma.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

myeloma (MY-eh-LOH-muh)

Cancer that arises in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

nurse (nurs)

A health professional trained to care for people who are ill or disabled.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

nurse practitioner (… prak-TIH-shuh-ner)

A registered nurse who has additional education and training in how to diagnose and treat disease. Nurse practitioners are licensed at the state level and certified by national nursing organizations. In cancer care, a nurse practitioner may manage the primary care of patients and their families, based on a practice agreement with a doctor. Also called advanced practice nurse, APN, and NP.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

oncology (on-KAH-loh-jee)

The study of cancer.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

plasma (PLAZ-muh)

The clear, yellowish, fluid part of the blood that carries the blood cells. The proteins that form blood clots are in plasma.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

radiation (RAY-dee-AY-shun)

Energy released in the form of particle or electromagnetic waves. Common sources of radiation include radon gas, cosmic rays from outer space, medical x-rays, and energy given off by a radioisotope (unstable form of a chemical element that releases radiation as it breaks down and becomes more stable).

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

radiology (RAY-dee-AH-loh-jee)

The use of radiation (such as x-rays) or other imaging technologies (such as ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging) to diagnose or treat disease.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

specialist (SPEH-shuh-list)

In medicine, a doctor or other health care professional who is trained and licensed in a special area of practice. Examples of medical specialists include oncologists (cancer specialists) and hematologists (blood specialists).

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

transplantation (tranz-plan-TAY-shun)

A surgical procedure in which tissue or an organ is transferred from one area of a person’s body to another area, or from one person (the donor) to another person (the recipient).

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)