Understand your diagnosis
Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma)—Patient Version - NCI
U.S.; online education worldwide
Open official resource ↗PATIENT & CAREGIVER LIBRARY
Multiple myeloma resources
Find information, people to talk to and practical help for multiple myeloma.
Start here
Connect with support
International Myeloma Foundation — patient resources
U.S.; education worldwide
Open official resource ↗Make a practical plan
Explore financial help, prepare questions, and keep your care-team contacts together.
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Multiple myeloma support & information
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Financial
Support for any cancer Triage Cancer — legal and financial navigation
Free one-to-one information on insurance, employment, disability and related financial issues. It does not provide cash assistance or legal representation.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Confirm program eligibility and availability directly.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the navigation intake form. Without internet access, call and choose option 5. The program requires a reachable U.S. telephone number.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Official sources
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NavigationINTERNATIONAL
Support for any cancer United Kingdom — Cancer Research UK nurses
Confidential cancer information from specialist nurses.
- Where
- International — United Kingdom
- Who / cost
- UK residents only. Information service; does not diagnose or provide a medical opinion.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Call Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. local time or use the official question form. Interpreter support can be requested.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Official sources
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Education
Support for any cancer National Cancer Institute — Cancer Information Service
Cancer information and help locating clinical trials.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Free; English and Spanish phone information.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Eastern Time English and Spanish
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Listed on official source; response and intake not tested.
- Official sources
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Education
Support for any cancer American Cancer Society — cancer information
Cancer-type information and connections to support programs.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Individual support programs have separate criteria.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Listed on official source; response and intake not tested.
- Official sources
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Counseling
Support for any cancer CancerCare — support and resources
Cancer support and diagnosis-specific educational resources.
CALL800-813-4673
Patient support line
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Counseling, groups and financial services have separate eligibility.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Specific group availability must be checked; do not assume a prostate group is currently enrolling.
- Official sources
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Genetics
Support for any cancer FORCE — hereditary cancer education
Information on hereditary cancer and decisions about genetic testing.
Online resource · Visit the official website for contact options.
- Where
- U.S.; online education worldwide
- Who / cost
- Applicable where personal or family history raises hereditary-risk questions.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Listed on official source; response and intake not tested.
- Official sources
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InformationINTERNATIONAL
Support for any cancer Macmillan Cancer Support — support line
Cancer support for patients and loved ones in the U.K.
CALL0808 808 0000
Support line; online contact options
- Where
- INTERNATIONAL — United Kingdom
- Who / cost
- U.K. service context; benefits information does not apply to U.S. insurance.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Outside U.K. phone published as +44 20 7091 2230; international charges may apply.
- Official sources
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U.K. phone service. From outside the U.K.: +44 20 7091 2230.
InformationINTERNATIONAL
Support for any cancer Canadian Cancer Society — information specialists
Cancer information and connections to Canadian support services.
- Where
- INTERNATIONAL — Canada
- Who / cost
- Canadian service geography; separate from U.S. benefits and funds.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Listed on official source; response and intake not tested.
- Official sources
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SUNRIDGE MEDICAL
Printable patient planning tools
Free, one-page worksheets on Sunridge letterhead. Download, print, and bring them to your next conversation. No sign-up required.
Download all five tools (PDF, 5 pages)
Questions for my next appointment
Choose your priorities and record the next steps.
Download PDF · 1 pageMy care-team contact sheet
Keep clinician, after-hours, and support contacts together.
Download PDF · 1 pageFinancial-assistance preparation
Prepare documents and track your application.
Download PDF · 1 pageMy treatment-travel checklist
Organize appointments, lodging, transportation, and backup plans.
Download PDF · 1 pageMy caregiver planning sheet
Share responsibilities and make room for caregiver rest.
Download PDF · 1 page