title: Multiple myeloma.
abstract: This blood disorder, involving the abnormal proliferation of plasma cells in bone marrow, can cause many complications. This article discusses the therapies available and the prevention and management of the various symptoms of this condition.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University College Hospital, Galway City, Eire.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dowling
mesh_terms: D001402:B-Lymphocytes / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*