Myelosuppression
Bone marrow function is affected by myeloma and is a common side effect of many treatments. This guide outlines the symptoms, assessment, treatment and nursing management of myelosuppression in myeloma.
Bone marrow function is affected by myeloma and is a common side effect of many treatments. This guide outlines the symptoms, assessment, treatment and nursing management of myelosuppression in myeloma.
The kidneys are commonly affected by myeloma with potentially serious complications. This guide describes why kidney disease occurs, the assessment and monitoring of renal function, and the treatment and nursing management involved.
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and constipation are common side effects experienced by myeloma patients. This guide has information on the symptoms, assessment, treatment and nursing management involved.
Most patients with myeloma experience fatigue, particularly when on treatment. This guide has information on the causes of fatigue, how it is assessed and treated, and the nursing management involved.
This guide gives information on the emotional and psychological impact myeloma can have on patients and families. It covers the changes that can occur, common symptoms and how anxiety and depression is assessed and managed.
Around 70% of myeloma patients have bone disease at diagnosis. This guide describes why this can happen, the clinical features, investigations, treatment and nursing management.
The majority of myeloma patients have regular treatment with bisphosphonates during their disease course. This guide has information on the drugs used, why they are important, and nursing management of side effects.
This guide is written for GPs to help in the diagnosis of myeloma and monoclonal gammopathies. Primary care clinicians play a critical role in the early diagnosis of myeloma
In collaboration with BMJ Learning, we have created a new course for GPs on myeloma. This interactive course gives practical tips on the detection and diagnosis of myeloma and MGUS.