Myeloma quiz: Understanding the basics

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Myeloma quiz: Understanding the basics

Test your knowledge with this quick quiz covering the basics of myeloma, including what causes it, how it’s diagnosed, which parts of the body it affects, and how it’s treated. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone with myeloma, or just looking to learn more, this quiz is a great way to stay informed and build confidence in understanding the condition.

What type of cells become cancerous in myeloma?

Red blood cells

Plasma cells

Skin cells

Nerve cells

None

Why is myeloma often called multiple myeloma?

It usually involves cancer cells in multiple locations in the bone marrow

It is caused by multiple viruses

It causes multiple organ failure at once

It always requires more than one type of treatment

None

Which part of the body is most commonly affected by multiple myeloma?

Lungs

Bones

Stomach

Liver

None

Why are myeloma patients at a higher risk for infections?

They can’t take antibiotics

Their spleen stops working

They have low white blood cell counts

Their bone marrow function is improved

None

Which of the following is one of the known risk factors for developing myeloma?

Older age

Family history

Radiation exposure

All of the above

None

What is a bone marrow biopsy used for in diagnosing myeloma?

To evaluate lung function

To find abnormal plasma cells

To assess kidney filtration rate

To detect liver abnormalities

None

Which of the following blood test results may support a diagnosis of myeloma?

High cholesterol

High white blood cell count

High calcium levels

High vitamin D

None

Which of the following imaging tests can be used to detect bone problems associated with multiple myeloma?

X-rays

CT scans

MRI

All of the above

None

Which of the following are types of stem cell transplants used in treating myeloma?

Stem cell transplants are not suitable for patients with myeloma

Autologous

Allogeneic

Both B and C

None

What type of therapy uses medications to block specific cancer cell growth processes?

Targeted therapy

Physical therapy

Appendectomy

Insulin therapy

None

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