Understanding Your Diagnosis How Does My Doctor Know I Have
Multiple Myeloma? 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. 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