Understanding Your Diagnosis
How Does My Doctor Know I Have Multiple Myeloma?
A bone biopsy is a procedure in which bone samples are removed to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.
Bone Marrow Biopsy
A bone marrow biopsy involves removing tissue from the red bone marrow to be sent to the lab for microscopic examination.
A bone scan is used to examine the various bones of the skeleton to identify areas of physical and chemical changes in bone.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
Magnetic resonance imaging uses a combination of a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of structures within the body.
I’ve Just Been Told I Have Multiple Myeloma
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