Myeloma
Myeloma is a type of blood cancer that can be treated but cannot be cured yet. There are many different treatments for myeloma and thanks to research, more are being developed.
What is myeloma?
In myeloma, your plasma cells start to make antibodies which don’t work properly and grow more quickly than they should.
If you've just been diagnosed
Get essential information and advice by email to support you through the first few weeks and months after diagnosis.
Prognosis for myeloma
When you're ready, you may want to know more about the prognosis for myeloma - what is likely to happen in the future.
Myeloma symptoms and diagnosis
Myeloma can cause a wide range of symptoms which people often put down to other health issues, such as back problems.
Smouldering myeloma
Smouldering myeloma has no symptoms. It usually doesn't need treatment but you will have regular check-ups to monitor your blood.
Myeloma treatment and side effects
Treatment aims to get you into remission for as long as possible. You can be treated again when the myeloma comes back.
Someone I know has myeloma
If a family member or friend has myeloma, find out how to support them through treatment and beyond.
Living well with myeloma
It is possible to live well and enjoy life with blood cancer. Hear about other people's experiences and advice.
This information has been accredited with the PIF TICK, the UK's only quality mark for trusted health information.
Thank you to Consultant Haematologists Dr Lydia Eccersley and Dr Emma Searle for checking the clinical accuracy of our myeloma information.