![How Do Myeloma Test Results Influence Prognosis and Care?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Do-Myeloma-Test-Results-Influence-Prognosis-and-Care.png)
September 2022
Insist! on Better Care
Biomarker testing in multiple myeloma (MM) is essential to ensure patients are receiving the best, most personalized care available. The goal of INSIST! Myeloma is to educate and empower patients and care partners to speak up and insist on better care.
![Insist Logo_Blues INSIST! Logo](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Insist-Logo_Blues.png)
Understanding Testing in Myeloma
![How Do Myeloma Test Results Influence Prognosis and Care?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Do-Myeloma-Test-Results-Influence-Prognosis-and-Care.png)
![What Tests Are Essential to Understand a Myeloma Diagnosis?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Tests-Are-Essential-to-Understand-a-Myeloma-Diagnosis.png)
![How Are Myeloma Patients in Remission Monitored](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Are-Myeloma-Patients-in-Remission-Monitored.png)
![What Testing Is Appropriate for People With Smoldering Myeloma](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Testing-Is-Appropriate-for-People-With-Smoldering-Myeloma.png)
![What Experts Are Learning About the Hereditary Risk of Myeloma](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Experts-Are-Learning-About-the-Hereditary-Risk-of-Myeloma.png)
![How Is Myeloma Treatment Response Measured?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Is-Myeloma-Treatment-Response-Measured.png)
![How Are Patients on Myeloma Maintenance Therapy Monitored?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Are-Patients-on-Myeloma-Maintenance-Therapy-Monitored.png)
![How Is MGUS Monitored?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Is-MGUS-Monitored.png)
![What Should Patients Know About Myeloma Testing](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Should-Patients-Know-About-Myeloma-Testing.png)
![Understanding MGUS & Smoldering Myeloma: What’s the Difference?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Understanding-MGUS-Smoldering-Myeloma_-Whats-the-Difference.png)
![Advances in Myeloma Molecular Testing](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Advances-in-Myeloma-Molecular-Testing.png)
![Understanding MRD and What It Means for Myeloma Patients](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Understanding-MRD-and-What-It-Means-for-Myeloma-Patients-.png)
![Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Essential Myeloma Testing](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Questions-to-Ask-Your-Doctor-About-Essential-Myeloma-Testing.png)
![How Should MGUS Be Monitored Over Time?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Should-MGUS-Be-Monitored-Over-Time_.png)
![How Is Myeloma Treatment Effectiveness Monitored?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Is-Myeloma-Treatment-Effectiveness-Monitored_.png)
![Which Tests Are Essential to Diagnose and Treat Myeloma?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Which-Tests-Are-Essential-to-Diagnose-and-Treat-Myeloma_.png)
![How Does Essential Testing Affect Myeloma Care and Treatment (1)](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Does-Essential-Testing-Affect-Myeloma-Care-and-Treatment-1.png)
![What Should You Ask Your Doctor About Myeloma Testing_](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Should-You-Ask-Your-Doctor-About-Myeloma-Testing_.png)
![How Is Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Testing Used in Myeloma Care_](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Is-Minimal-Residual-Disease-MRD-Testing-Used-in-Myeloma-Care_.png)
![How Are Cytogenetics Used in Myeloma Care_](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Are-Cytogenetics-Used-in-Myeloma-Care_.png)
![How Does Myeloma Testing Affect Care and Treatment](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Does-Myeloma-Testing-Affect-Care-and-Treatment.png)
![What Standard Testing Follows a Myeloma Diagnosis_ (1)](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Standard-Testing-Follows-a-Myeloma-Diagnosis_-1.png)
![](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Essential-Tests-Imaging-After-a-Myeloma-Diagnosis-1.png)
Myeloma Treatment Decisions
![Advances in Myeloma Treatment: CAR T-Cell Therapy and Bispecific Antibodies](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Advances-in-Myeloma-Treatment-_-CAR-T-Cell-Therapy-and-Bispecific-Antibodies.png)
![Making Treatment Decisions: Understanding Common Myeloma Therapies](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Making-Treatment-Decisions-_-Understanding-Common-Myeloma-Therapies.png)
![How Close Is Personalized Medicine for Myeloma?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Close-Is-Personalized-Medicine-for-Myeloma.png)
![Accessing Personalized Myeloma Treatment | What Patients Should Know](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Accessing-Personalized-Myeloma-Treatment-What-Patients-Should-Know-1.png)
![Expert Perspective: COVID Vaccines and Treatment for Myeloma Patients](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Expert-Perspective_-COVID-Vaccines-and-Treatment-for-Myeloma-Patients.png)
![Which Myeloma Patients Are Candidates for CAR T-Cell Therapy](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Which-Myeloma-Patients-Are-Candidates-for-CAR-T-Cell-Therapy.png)
![How Is Relapsed or Refractory Myeloma Managed?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Is-Relapsed-or-Refractory-Myeloma-Managed.png)
![How Is Research Advancing Myeloma Treatment and Care?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Is-Research-Advancing-Myeloma-Treatment-and-Care.png)
![What Are Currently Available Myeloma Treatments?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Are-Currently-Available-Myeloma-Treatments.png)
![Understanding Personalized Medicine for Myeloma](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Understanding-Personalized-Medicine-for-Myeloma.png)
![What Tests Are Essential Before Choosing a Myeloma Treatment Approach?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Expert-Advice-for-Navigating-Myeloma-Treatment-and-Care-Decisions-1.png)
![What Tests Are Essential Before Choosing a Myeloma Treatment Approach](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Tests-Are-Essential-Before-Choosing-a-Myeloma-Treatment-Approach.png)
![How Do Test Results Impact Myeloma Treatment Options?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Do-Test-Results-Impact-Myeloma-Treatment-Options-.png)
![Could a Myeloma Clinical Trial Be Your Best Treatment Option?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Could-a-Myeloma-Clinical-Trial-Be-Your-Best-Treatment-Option_.png)
![What Do Myeloma Test Results Reveal About Prognosis and Treatment?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Do-Myeloma-Test-Results-Reveal-About-Prognosis-and-Treatment_.png)
![What Is Personalized Medicine for Myeloma?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Is-Personalized-Medicine-for-Myeloma_.png)
![Which Myeloma Treatment Is Right for You What You Need to Know](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Which-Myeloma-Treatment-Is-Right-for-You-What-You-Need-to-Know-1.png)
![Which Myeloma Treatment Is Right for You What You Need to Know Resource Guide](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Which-Myeloma-Treatment-Is-Right-for-You-What-You-Need-to-Know-Resource-Guide.png)
![INSIST! on Better Myeloma Care Resource Guide](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/INSIST-on-Better-Myeloma-Care-Resource-Guide.png)
![](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Targeted-Therapy-Works-to-Treat-Myeloma-1.png)
![](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Myeloma-Targeted-Therapy_-Why-Identifying-Chromosomal-Abnormalities-is-Key-1.png)
Downloadable Resource Guide (printer-friendly)
![](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/INSIST-Myeloma-Resource-Guide.png)
![](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Accessing-Personalized-Myeloma-Treatment-What-Patients-Should-Know-Resource-Guide.png)
![Expert Advice for Navigating Myeloma Treatment and Care Decisions Guide](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Expert-Advice-for-Navigating-Myeloma-Treatment-and-Care-Decisions-Guide.png)
This program is supported by AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb/Celgene, Foundation Medicine, and Takeda, and through generous donations from people like you.
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