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Quiz Yourself on Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Treatment

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

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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Cancer in my family as well but not Multiple Myeloma. Hoping that this not passed to my children.

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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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