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Multiple Myeloma Information Guide

Doctor Approved! icon The purpose of this information guide is to direct patients and health care professionals to sources of information on cancer and related topics, it does not constitute an endorsement of the information contained in the resources. This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to provide starting points for Information seeking. The materials can be found at the Patient Education Resource Center of the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, in room B1-361.

Revised 01/10

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Brochures

going to an new websiteThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

going to an new websiteMyeloma. [PDF]

going to an new websiteThe Myeloma Guide. [PDF]

going to an new websiteInternational Myeloma Foundation

going to an new websiteIMF Multiple Myeloma Patient Handbook 2008/2009. [PDF]

going to an new websiteUnderstanding treatment series. [PDF]

going to an new websiteMultiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

going to an new website Multiple Myeloma: A Disease Overview [PDF]

going to an new websiteNational Cancer Institute.

going to an new websiteWhat You Need to Know About Multiple Myeloma.

Book

Bashey, Asad. 100 Questions and Answers about Myeloma. 2nd ed. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2009.

Newsletters

International Myeloma Foundation. going to an new website"Myeloma" Today.

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. going to an new website "Myeloma Focus".

Audiovisual Resources

Patient Education Institute. Multiple Myleoma Interactive Tutorial at Medlineplus.gov
  • Access at:going to an new websitewww.medlineplus.gov
  • Click on: "Interactive Tutorials" and select from a list.


    • Slide shows with voice-over and graphics explain blood and marrow anatomy and treatment options for multiple myeloma.

Web Resources

All About Multiple Myeloma
  • Go to the American Cancer Society site at: going to an new websitewww.cancer.org
  • Click on: "Choose a cancer topic"
  • Select "Multiple Myeloma" from the list and click "Go"
  • Click on: "All About Multiple Myeloma"

going to an new websiteInternational Myeloma Foundation

This informative site includes information on Multiple Myeloma, articles from "Myeloma Today", a patient handbook and information about the services this organization offers to patients and families.

going to an new websiteMultiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Information on Multiple Myeloma, including treatment, new research, patient-doctor conferences, and webcasts.

Patient information: Multiple myeloma on UpToDate.

This detailed, comprehensive overview is based on professional literature reviews written for physicians. The overview utilizes some medical terminology and is appropriate for readers seeking to gain in-depth understanding of the topic.

Organizations

going to an new websiteInternational Myeloma Foundation

12650 Riverside Drive, Ste. 206
North Hollywood, CA 91607 USA

Tel: 800-452-2873

going to an new websiteMultiple Myeloma Research Foundation

3 Forest Street
New Canaan, CT 06840

Tel: 203-972-1250

going to an new websiteLeukemia & Lymphoma Society – Michigan Chapter
1412 E. 12 Mile Rd.
Madison Heights, MI 48071

Tel: 800-456-5413

This document is not intended to take the place of the care and attention of your personal physician or other professional medical services. Our aim is to promote active participation in your care and treatment by providing information and education. Questions about individual health concerns or specific treatment options should be discussed with your physician.

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