Multiple Myeloma
The Center for Multiple Myeloma provides comprehensive clinical care in a compassionate environment, offering patients the most advanced treatment strategies and access to cutting edge research and novel targeted agents.
Our Approach
Our multidisciplinary approach provides access to the Bone Marrow Transplant Program where autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants are performed. Depending on the needs of our patient, we involve radiation oncology, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, and interventional radiology for procedures and treatments such as radiation therapy including proton beam therapy, spine stabilization and vertebral augmentation, also known as kyphoplasty.
Our center provides state-of-the-art care for:
- Multiple myeloma
- Related plasma cell disorders
- Dysproteinemias, such as:
- Waldenstrom’s Macroglubulinemia
- Amyloidosis
- POEMS syndrome
About This Program
Advanced TreatmentsBone Marrow TransplantationThe Bone Marrow Transplant Program at Massachusetts General Hospital is world renowned for its clinical accomplishments, state-of-the-art technology and research endeavors. Our transplant specialists are dedicated to reducing transplant toxicities and to implementing novel strategies for performing HLA-mismatched transplants. As part of their pioneering work involving the induction of transplantation tolerance, they have performed the first combined bone marrow and kidney transplants for patients with multiple myeloma and renal failure.
Interventional RadiologyThe Interventional Spine Service at Massachusetts General Hospital is a recognized world leader in minimally invasive spine procedures. Multiple myeloma patients are a population that are prone to osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, which results in significant morbidity or increase in fractures with increased discomfort. An example of a procedure used to provide pain relief is Vertebral Augmentation.
Our staff is focused on providing supportive care that suits the needs of our patients and their care providers, and is aimed at reducing pain and improving quality of life.
Clinical Trials and ResearchWe are committed to providing the most up to date treatments to our patients.
- Clinical trials using novel biological agents in combination with conventional and other novel agents used in the treatment of myeloma.
- Access to advanced treatments like transplantation and supportive care measures for bone disease.
Myeloma Bone Disease / Multiple Myeloma
Myeloma bone disease is cancer that affects certain white blood cells called plasma cells.
Support & WellnessTreatment for multiple myeloma often involves temporary and sometimes permanent changes that affect a patient’s life and places stress on the entire family.
We are dedicated to addressing the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of all of our patients and their families by providing access to a wide range of free educational and support services.
HOPES Program
The HOPES Program provides free wellness services, plus education and support workshops for patients with cancer, their families and their friends. Our services focus on helping you take care of your whole self – mind, body and spirit.
Maxwell V. Blum Cancer Resource Room
The Maxwell V. Blum Cancer Resource Room at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center provides cancer patients and their families with information and resources for living with cancer.
Illuminations Program
Illuminations is a rotating art exhibit displayed in the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. The program aims to enlighten and encourage patients and their loved ones by enhancing our environment of care.
Administrative Fellowship Program
55 Fruit StreetBulfinch 360
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-5106
Fax: 617-726-6989
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