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Our
Services
The Center for Multiple Myeloma is committed to providing
comprehensive clinical care in a compassionate environment.
Our patients receive the most updated treatment strategies,
as well as have access to cutting edge research and novel
targeted agents.
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
Advanced
Treatments
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
The
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 Radiology
The 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 > Read More
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 Research
We 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.
Our clinical research efforts are dedicated to
developing novel treatment strategies and improving
patient outcomes.
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Support
& Coping
Treatment 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.
To find information on support groups, education workshops,
and wellness services offered this month, please view the
HOPES
calendar.
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