Getting a diagnosis like multiple myeloma can be overwhelming and send you down a hole of spiraling thoughts: What is multiple myeloma? How will my life be from here on out? Where do I go from here?
“It’s very important when you’re diagnosed with [multiple] myeloma to take certain steps,” says Adriana Rossi, MD, Associate Clinical Director of the Myeloma Center at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.
Adriana Rossi, MD, is the Associate Clinical Director of the Myeloma Center at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.
References
Albagoush, S. A., et al. (2023). Multiple myeloma. StatPearls.
National Cancer Institute. (2023). Plasma cell neoplasms (including multiple myeloma) treatment–patient version.
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