Myeloma is diagnosed with a combination of tests on samples of blood, urine and bone marrow. Blood tests, x-rays and other imaging scans are used to check for damage to bones and organs, such as your kidneys, caused by myeloma.
The test results also help your doctor work out the type of myeloma you have and the best treatment for you.
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Dr Ian Bilmon, Haematologist, Westmead Hospital and The Sydney Adventist Hospital; Martin Boling, Consumer; Catherine Bowley, Myeloma Support Nurse, Myeloma Australia; Dr Samuel Dickson, Radiation Oncologist, Calvary Mater Newcastle; Rachelle Frith, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Haematology, Prince of Wales Hospital; Dr Wojt Janowski, Haematologist, Calvary Mater Newcastle; Yvonne King, 13 11 20 Consultant, Cancer Council NSW.
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