Types of Myeloma: High-Risk, Bi-Clonal, CNS, & Macro Focal

HealthTree University: Myeloma Basics - Different Types of Myeloma
Learn about the different types of myeloma in the videos below including what defines high-risk myeloma. You can watch more courses and learn about myeloma, treatment options, and more at HealthTree University!
2.13 What is HRMM (High-Risk Multiple Myeloma)?
1.13 What is bi-clonal myeloma?
1.14 What is macro focal myeloma? How is it diagnosed?
1.17 Is there a difference between a plasmacytoma in the brain and CNS myeloma? What does CNS stand for? How is it treated?
We’d like to thank our faculty who donated their time in creating these videos, including:
- Ajai Chari, MD
- Sagar Lonial, MD
- Enrique Ocio, PhD
- Annette Vangsted MD, DMSc
- Tara Gregory, MD
- Ashraf Badros, MD
Want more?
We have over 500 HealthTree University videos online at HealthTree University! Learn the basics (and the not-so-basics) of myeloma from some of the top myeloma doctors in the world!
- Myeloma Basics Part 1
- Myeloma Basics Part 2
- Myeloma Basics Part 3
- Myeloma Care Basics
- Building Your Healthcare Team
- Becoming an Empowered Patient
- Starting Myeloma Treatment
- Know Your Therapy
- Know Your Labs: Blood and Urine Testing in Myeloma
- Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT)
- Precursor Conditions
- Relapsed and Refractory MM Treatment
- Classes of Drugs
- Immunotherapy
- Myeloma Bone Disease
- Imaging in Myeloma
- MRD Testing
- Basic Genetics and Cancer Biology
- Myeloma Genetics
- Types of Genetic Testing in Myeloma
- Specific Myeloma Genetics Mutations and Risk
- Precision Medicine
- Financial Advice for Myeloma Patients and Their Families
- Geriatric Care and Myeloma
- Myeloma Kidney Disease
- Amyloidosis
- Myeloma Basics (Spanish)
- COVID-19 and Multiple Myeloma
- Complementary and Integrated Therapy
- Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
- Survivorship
- Clinical Trials
- Understanding Basic Blood tests
- Myeloma Vaccines
HealthTree University: Myeloma Basics - Different Types of Myeloma
Learn about the different types of myeloma in the videos below including what defines high-risk myeloma. You can watch more courses and learn about myeloma, treatment options, and more at HealthTree University!
2.13 What is HRMM (High-Risk Multiple Myeloma)?
1.13 What is bi-clonal myeloma?
1.14 What is macro focal myeloma? How is it diagnosed?
1.17 Is there a difference between a plasmacytoma in the brain and CNS myeloma? What does CNS stand for? How is it treated?
We’d like to thank our faculty who donated their time in creating these videos, including:
- Ajai Chari, MD
- Sagar Lonial, MD
- Enrique Ocio, PhD
- Annette Vangsted MD, DMSc
- Tara Gregory, MD
- Ashraf Badros, MD
Want more?
We have over 500 HealthTree University videos online at HealthTree University! Learn the basics (and the not-so-basics) of myeloma from some of the top myeloma doctors in the world!
- Myeloma Basics Part 1
- Myeloma Basics Part 2
- Myeloma Basics Part 3
- Myeloma Care Basics
- Building Your Healthcare Team
- Becoming an Empowered Patient
- Starting Myeloma Treatment
- Know Your Therapy
- Know Your Labs: Blood and Urine Testing in Myeloma
- Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT)
- Precursor Conditions
- Relapsed and Refractory MM Treatment
- Classes of Drugs
- Immunotherapy
- Myeloma Bone Disease
- Imaging in Myeloma
- MRD Testing
- Basic Genetics and Cancer Biology
- Myeloma Genetics
- Types of Genetic Testing in Myeloma
- Specific Myeloma Genetics Mutations and Risk
- Precision Medicine
- Financial Advice for Myeloma Patients and Their Families
- Geriatric Care and Myeloma
- Myeloma Kidney Disease
- Amyloidosis
- Myeloma Basics (Spanish)
- COVID-19 and Multiple Myeloma
- Complementary and Integrated Therapy
- Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
- Survivorship
- Clinical Trials
- Understanding Basic Blood tests
- Myeloma Vaccines

about the author
Cynthia Chmielewski
Cynthia (Cindy) Chmielewski is a professional educator and myeloma advocate. As a former teacher, she now teaches myeloma patients how to advocate for themselves as the Director of HealthTree University. You can follow her on Twitter @myelomateacher
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