Optimal Care Pathways for myeloma
Myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells. Plasma cells are mature lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) that help fight infection by producing special proteins known as antibodies or immunoglobulins. Immunoglobulins (Ig) are produced by plasma cells in response to bacteria, viruses and other harmful substances found in the body.
Disease-specific Guides to Best Cancer Care have been developed for the following diseases. The guides help people with cancer to understand the optimal cancer care they should be provided and support people to understand what might happen at each step of their cancer experience and consider what questions to ask.