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Dialysis

Overview
In some cases of myeloma, cancer cells secrete abnormal proteins, leading to the development of complications known as amyloidosis and light chain deposition disease. In these conditions, the abnormal proteins… read more

Erythropoietin (EPO)

Overview
Erythropoietin is a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow. Erythropoietin is secreted by the kidneys.

Anemia (low levels of red blood cells) is common in people with myeloma… read more

Oncovin (Vincristine)

Overview
Oncovin is a prescription medication used to treat several types of cancer. Oncovin is sometimes combined with other drugs such as Adriamycin (doxorubicin) and a corticosteroid in a chemotherapy regimen to… read more

VP-16 (Etoposide)

Overview
VP-16, also known as VePesid, is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat several types of cancer. VP-16 is sometimes combined with other drugs such as Platinol, Cyto… read more