Here you will find information about multiple myeloma and its treatment. If you have questions about treatment or support, you can call the Foundation's toll-free hotline at 800-452-2873 or contact the Foundation via e-mail. The site includes information about newly approved drugs to treat multiple myeloma, as well as drugs being evaluated in clinical trials. You can also find support group information and survivors' stories, with some available as Web casts (video and audio programs you watch or listen to on your computer). The site indicates when treatment information was last updated. Information can be downloaded from this site in 15 different languages.
In this site's Disease Information section, you will find information about the specific types of leukemias and lymphomas, as well as myeloma. Information includes risk factors, symptoms, and diagnosis. A separate section provides general information about treatment options for rare blood cancers, such as myelodysplastic syndrome and myeloproliferative disorders.
In the Patient Services section, there is information for the newly diagnosed, including a program called First Connection, which connects newly diagnosed patients, caregivers, and their families with a trained peer volunteer who can answer questions and share their experiences by phone. There is a link to the Society's Patient Financial Aid Program, which offers financial reimbursement for some medications, transportation, and procedures for those in need. There is also a link to the Society's Co-Pay Assistance Program, which offers financial support towards the cost of insurance co-payments for prescription drugs, if you qualify.
You can access the Society's Live Patient Help (M-F 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM EST) or call 800-955-4572 toll free for telephone support (M-F 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST). There is also a state-by-state listing of Family Support Groups, online discussion groups, and recent news from Reuters Health about leukemia and lymphoma and other blood-related cancers. The site indicates when cancer information was last updated.
The site also provides a variety of free educational brochures and pamphlets, including an online booklet Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation. It describes the transplant procedure, potential complications, emotional concerns, and the recovery period. The booklet is also available in Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
Multiple Myeloma/Other Plasma Cell Neoplasms Home Page (Cancer.gov)
Here you will find basic information from the National Cancer Institute about multiple myeloma and other plasma cell neoplasms, including treatment options and an explanation of the disease stages. Information is presented in two formats -- for patients and for health professionals -- and the site indicates when information was last updated. You can also search for clinical trials involving patients with multiple myeloma. Information is also available in Spanish.
