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As this eMedTV Web page explains, multiple myeloma research is being done to assess the effectiveness of using certain drugs and combinations of drugs to better treat the disease. This article looks at multiple myeloma research now under way.
A routine, effective multiple myeloma screening test has not yet been developed. This eMedTV article explains the concept of screening for multiple myeloma, which would involve testing people for the cancer when they have no symptoms of the disease.
Determining the multiple myeloma stage, or extent, of the disease is important in order to plan treatment. This eMedTV Web page describes the three stages of multiple myeloma and provides information about the tests used in the staging process.
Based on multiple myeloma statistics, about 16,570 Americans will be diagnosed with the cancer in 2006. This eMedTV Web page provides various statistics concerning multiple myeloma, including survival rates and age-at-diagnosis figures.
For people with multiple myeloma, support groups can provide help coping with the cancer and its treatment. This eMedTV article discusses support groups and other potential sources of support for those living with multiple myeloma.
Multiple Myeloma Supportive Care
This eMedTV article discusses various forms of multiple myeloma supportive care that may be used to treat health problems (such as pain, anemia, and kidney problems) associated with multiple myeloma or its treatment.
Multiple Myeloma Survival Rate
As discussed in this eMedTV segment, the multiple myeloma survival rate refers to the percentage of people who survive the cancer for a specific period after their diagnosis. This article provides five-year survival rates for multiple myeloma.
In cases of multiple myeloma, treatment options can include chemotherapy and radiation therapy. This eMedTV segment discusses treatment of multiple myeloma, including information about second opinions, side effects, and follow-up care.
Multiple sclerosis, the leading cause of disability among young adults, is a disease that affects the central nervous system. This eMedTV article discusses multiple sclerosis (also know as MS) in more detail, including its causes and symptoms.
Multiple Sclerosis and Depression
Multiple sclerosis depression, although unrelated to cognitive problems, is a common symptom of this disease. This article from the eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at multiple sclerosis depression and various treatment options.
Although multiple sclerosis causes are currently unknown, research indicates they may be linked to the autoimmune process or genetics. This eMedTV resource looks at possible multiple sclero