Knowledge of genetic mutations and how these affect patient outcomes is rapidly expanding in the care of individuals diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM). Genetic analysis of bone marrow biopsies now provides information about diagnosis, response to treatment, and prognosis. Oncology nurses need to...

A consolidated evaluation of resources on treatment decision aids (DAs) for multiple myeloma (MM) is lacking in the literature. This review identified 29 published DAs. Further analysis of these DAs revealed that the personal values and preferences of patients with MM are not well integrated into...

Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) often deal with short- and long-term side effects of the treatment and disease sequelae. Reasons for inadequately managed symptoms are multifactorial. Patient and healthcare provider educational tip sheets that appear throughout this supplement are grouped...

Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) often deal with short- and long-term side effects of the treatment and disease sequelae. Reasons for inadequately managed symptoms are multifactorial (e.g., the patient may fear treatment interruption, the clinician does not assess or address the symptoms) and...