Cancer Hospitals That Specialize in Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Treatment options for multiple myeloma at our NJ cancer hospitals can vary widely and include the following:
- Medications to control pain or prevent fractures
- Fracture treatment
- Radiation therapy to control pain, prevent fractures, and allow bone lesions to heal
- Chemotherapy and corticosteroid drugs
- Biological or targeted therapies, such as Velcade (bortezomib), Thalomid (thalidomide) and Revlimid (lenalidomide)
- Alpha interferon. A biological response modifier (a substance that stimulates or improves the ability of the body's immune system to fight disease) that interferes with the division of cancer cells, therefore slowing tumor growth. It also seems to prolong remission when given after chemotherapy treatment.
- Bone marrow transplantation or stem cell transplantation. This has been used extensively in multiple myeloma, but newer targeted therapies are making it less appealing due to the high toxicity associated with transplantation
Researchers are also studying other treatments, such as clinical trials and immunology treatments to fight this form of cancer.
Complete cancer care is available from our New Jersey facilities. We strive to deliver a personalized approach so each patient receives one-on-one attention in choosing effective treatment options.
To contact one of New Jersey’s best blood cancer specialists call
844-CANCERNJ or
844-226-2376.