Can malignant myeloma be cured?

In general, malignant myeloma currently cannot be completely cured, but with standardized treatment, long-term survival can be achieved and quality of life significantly improved. The detailed analysis is as follows:

Malignant myeloma is a malignant proliferative disease of plasma cells, in which cancer cells invade the bone marrow and multiple organs throughout the body. Early symptoms are often atypical, and by the time of diagnosis, the disease has usually spread systemically. Current treatment methods cannot completely eliminate all cancer cells, making a full cure unattainable.

However, with advances in treatment technologies, therapeutic outcomes have greatly improved. The main current treatment strategies include: first, targeted drugs that precisely attack cancer cells with fewer side effects compared to traditional chemotherapy; second, chemotherapy, used to rapidly control tumor progression; and third, autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, suitable for patients who meet certain physical criteria, which can significantly extend remission periods—some patients remain disease-free for many years after transplantation. Even elderly or frail patients can effectively control disease progression and alleviate symptoms such as bone pain and anemia through milder targeted therapies.

After diagnosis, it is recommended to promptly visit a hematology department to develop an individualized treatment plan based on age and overall health. By adhering to standardized treatment and regular follow-up examinations, patients can effectively control their condition, live and work like healthy individuals, and extend their survival.