If your healthcare provider thinks you might have multiple myeloma, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about these tests.
A bone biopsy is a procedure done to remove tissue or cells from the body to be looked at under a microscope.
A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.
A bone scan is an imaging test used to look at the skeleton. It is done to find areas of physical and chemical changes in bone. A bone scan may also be used to see if treatment of certain conditions is working.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed pictures of organs and structures within the body. It is used to diagnose health problems.
Being told you have multiple myeloma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn about the stages of multiple myeloma.