Living With MyelomaThis information is written for patients who have been diagnosed with myeloma, their families and friends. It covers issues you may have to cope with when living with myeloma. Learning more about what to expect, for both patients and carers, will help you cope with the diagnosis of myeloma. It sets out the emotional issues that a diagnosis of myeloma brings. It deals with the things you can do to help yourself and some of the practical advice you may need. You may prefer to read only the sections that apply to you; each section is self-contained to allow you to do this. Click here to download a copy of this information in the Living with Myeloma Infoguide. Aims of the information in this section:  To help you understand more about myeloma and its impact on your life
To help you manage the problems the disease brings To help you and your family cope with the effects of myeloma If you would like information about myeloma and how it is treated click here for an overview. Myeloma UK also has a range of Infoguides and Infosheets on specific treatment options, disease management and other topics relevant to patients and carers. If you would like to talk to someone about any aspect of myeloma, its treatment and management, call the Myeloma Infoline on 0800 980 3332. Your call will be answered by a Myeloma Information Nurse Specialists who are supported by medical and scientific advisors. The Infoline is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and is free to phone from anywhere in the UK. From outside the UK, call +44 131 557 3332 (charged at normal rate). DisclaimerThe information on this website is not meant to replace the advice of your medical team. They are the best people to ask if you have questions about your individual situation.
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