Bashey (director of clinical research, Blood and Marrow Transplant Group of Georgia at Northside Hospital), Abonour (chief, Multiple Myeloma Program at the Indiana U. Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center), and Huston, a best-selling author diagnosed with myeloma, have created this book for patients with myeloma, their relatives and friends. The book answers one hundred questions within seven parts: the basics, diagnosing and staging, treatment options, side effects and complications of treatment, stem cell transplantation, if treatment fails, and advocacy and support. The appendix provides information and resources. The book includes a glossary. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)