BCSH/UKMS guidelines for Supportive care in multiple myeloma 2011

Supportive care is crucial in the management of multiple myeloma, as patients often face ongoing disease challenges and side effects despite advances in treatment that have extended survival. These guidelines, developed by the British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) and the UK Myeloma Society (previously known as UK Myeloma Forum), provide a national consensus on supportive and symptomatic care, covering areas such as pain management, peripheral neuropathy, skeletal complications, and end of life care. Effective supportive care requires collaboration between haematology teams and specialists in palliative medicine, pain management, radiotherapy, and surgery to ensure comprehensive patient care.