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For medical questions, we encourage you to review our information with your doctor.
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- Drug Therapy for Multiple Myeloma
- Radiation Therapy for Multiple Myeloma
- Surgery for Multiple Myeloma
- Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Myeloma
- CAR T-cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma
- Supportive Treatments for Patients with Multiple Myeloma
- Treatment Options for Multiple Myeloma and Other Plasma Cell Disorders
- If You Have Multiple Myeloma
Surgery for Multiple Myeloma
Surgery is sometimes used to remove single plasmacytomas, but it’s rarely used to treat multiple myeloma. When spinal cord compression causes paralysis, severe muscle weakness, or numbness, emergency surgery may be needed. Surgery to attach metal rods or plates can help support weakened bones and may be needed to prevent or treat fractures.
The American Cancer Society medical and editorial content team
Our team is made up of doctors and oncology certified nurses with deep knowledge of cancer care as well as journalists, editors, and translators with extensive experience in medical writing.
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Rajkumar SV, Dispenzieri A. Multiple myeloma and related disorders. In: Niederhuber JE, Armitage JO, Doroshow JH, Kastan MB, Tepper JE. Abeloff’s Clinical Oncology. 5th edition. Philadelphia, PA. Elsevier: 2014:1991-2017.
Last Revised: February 28, 2018
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