Editing Patient Pathways: Myeloma (section)

== 2. Treatment ==

'''Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meeting'''

'''MDT discussion:''' Review of diagnostic findings with specialists including endocrinologists, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists and pathologists.

'''Development of a treatment plan:''' Based on the stage of the myeloma and the patient’s general health.

'''Treatment options'''

'''Chemotherapy:''' Used to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. It is usually used in combination with other medications for better results.

'''Immunotherapy:''' This method uses the patient’s own immune system to fight cancer. Drugs such as monoclonal antibodies or CAR-T cell therapy may be included in this approach.

'''Steroid therapy:''' Steroids such as dexamethasone can help control symptoms and reduce the number of tumor cells.

'''Biological therapy:''' This therapy uses substances that come from natural sources or are synthesized in the laboratory to help the body fight cancer. Examples include drugs like bortezomib or lenalidomide.

'''Stem cell transplantation:''' This procedure involves replacing damaged or diseased blood cells with healthy stem cells. Transplantation can be autologous (using the patient’s own stem cells) or allogeneic (using donor stem cells).

'''Radiation:''' It can be used to treat specific lesions or to control bone pain.

'''Support and symptomatic treatment:''' Includes treating symptoms such as pain, anemia, infections, and kidney problems.

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