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Understanding Your Diagnosis

• How Does My Doctor Know I Have Multiple Myeloma?
  
• Bone Biopsy
  

  A bone biopsy is a procedure in which bone samples are removed to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.

• Bone Marrow Biopsy
  

  A bone marrow biopsy involves removing tissue from the red bone marrow to be sent to the lab for microscopic examination.

• Bone Scan
  

  A bone scan is used to examine the various bones of the skeleton to identify areas of physical and chemical changes in bone.

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
  

  Magnetic resonance imaging uses a combination of a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of structures within the body.

• I’ve Just Been Told I Have Multiple Myeloma
  
• Understanding the Stages of Multiple Myeloma