Staging
If the biopsy shows that you have multiple myeloma, your doctor needs to know
the extent
(stage) of the disease to plan the best treatment.
Staging
may
involve having more tests. You may have blood tests (including
beta-2-microglobulin),
CT scans,
or an
MRI
of your bones.
Doctors may describe the disease as Stage I, Stage II, or Stage III. Higher
numbers mean that a larger number of myeloma cells are in the body. The stage
also takes into account whether the cancer is causing problems with your bones
or kidneys.
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