Myeloma is a form of cancer affecting the plasma cells usually found in the bone marrow.
University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) information
Our Patient Information Group produces several leaflets relating to myeloma:
Your myeloma key worker (nurse specialist) and the team looking after you
Bone marrow test
Useful contact numbers for patients with myeloma
Please be aware that even if you have been diagnosed with myeloma not all of the leaflets will be relevant to your care. Leaflets relevant to your care will be given to you at the appropriate time, giving you the chance to discuss them with your healthcare team.
Bone marrow or stem cell transplant
Our Bone Marrow Transplant Unit (BMTU) Patient Information Group produces several booklets relating to bone marrow / stem cell transplant. If this treatment is recommended for you, leaflets relevant to your care will be given to you and/or your donor at the appropriate time, giving you the chance to discuss them with your healthcare team. The booklets are available by clicking on the heading above.
More information
Click on the coloured text links below for general information which you may find helpful:
Tests and investigations
Click on the above link to see if there is any online UHL information on the tests and investigations you may require. Use the search box to find out.
Chemotherapy and other drug therapies
UHL and other information about chemotherapy, hormone therapy, biological therapy (including immunotherapy) and other drug therapies. Please note that not all therapies are suitable for all types of cancer.
Radiotherapy
UHL and other information about radiotherapy treatment. Please note that radiotherapy is not suitable for all types of cancer.
Eating, appetite and taste
Local and other information that you may find useful if you have eating problems as a result of your cancer or its treatment.
Support groups
For details of the local myeloma support group, and a list of general cancer support groups in the local area please click on the heading above.
Further information
If you would like more information, including details of how to contact the Haematology Specialist Nurse, please contact the Cancer Information Centre. Alternatively, click on the heading above for details of other organisations that may be able to help you.
Further information in languages other than English
This page last reviewed 08/07/2024
