Myeloma

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Radiotherapy

You might have radiotherapy to help strengthen your bones and reduce bone pain. Or before having a stem cell transplant (called total body irradiation or TBI).

Planning radiotherapy

Before you start radiotherapy for myeloma you have a planning appointment. Find out about what happens at this appointment.

Radiotherapy treatment

Find out what happens when you have external radiotherapy for myeloma, and about the side effects.

Last reviewed: 
09 Jan 2016

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