Chemotherapy for Multiple Myeloma
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Multiple Myeloma Treatment: Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that involves the use of drugs that can destroy malignant plasma cells (myeloma cells) by impeding their growth and reproduction. These drugs often are called "anticancer" drugs. Chemotherapy drugs used for multiple myeloma treatment may be given intravenously, by injection or by mouth.
Chemotherapy is sometimes used as a standalone treatment for multiple myeloma. It may also be used in conjunction with other treatments, such as radiation therapy, autologous or allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplants, immunotherapies, and additional cancer drugs (e.g., Thalomid®, Velcade®, Lenalidomide, Revlimid® ).
Chemotherapy drugs are often associated with unpleasant side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and mouth sores. At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), we offer innovative chemotherapy delivery methods, such as metronomic chemotherapy, which can help minimize the side effects of standard chemotherapy. Furthermore, because we take a whole-patient approach to fighting multiple myeloma, your treatment in our hospitals includes complementary therapies that help reduce chemotherapy side effects, improve your quality of life and make your treatment as comfortable as possible.
CTCA medical oncologists apply leading chemotherapy protocols. They also continue to search for breakthroughs in chemotherapy regimens and drugs to treat multiple myeloma.
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