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Quiz Yourself on Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Treatment

Posted on December 13, 2022
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Medically reviewed by
Todd Gersten, M.D.
Article written by
Kelly Crumrin

Medications are usually effective in helping a person living with multiple myeloma get their condition under control. However, most people will still relapse, meaning their cancer will return following treatment. Moreover, their condition may become resistant to treatment, which is called refractory myeloma. People living with relapsed/refractory myeloma (RRMM) still have treatment options available. Take our quiz to find out how much you know about treatment options for RRMM.

Posted on December 13, 2022
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Todd Gersten, M.D. is a hematologist-oncologist at the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Wellington, Florida. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Learn more about him here.
Kelly Crumrin is a senior editor at MyHealthTeam and leads the creation of content that educates and empowers people with chronic illnesses. Learn more about her here.

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