Chemotherapy

• According to the Mayo Clinic, chemotherapy is one of the standard treatments for multiple myeloma. Treatment is usually administered in pill form or through an injection and may last for several weeks or months.
  
  

Radiation

• Radiation may be used, according to the NCI, to shrink a tumor that is causing pain. Radiation is typically used in conjunction with other treatments.
  
  

Stem Cell Transplants

• Some patients with multiple myeloma may be candidates for a stem cell transplant, which is similar to a transfusion, according to the Mayo Clinic. This treatment is usually performed along with high doses of chemotherapy.
  
  

Steroids

• The NCI has found that some types of steroids may inhibit tumor growth. For this reason, your doctor may prescribe steroids to treat multiple myeloma in addition to your other treatments.
  
  

"Watchful Waiting"

• The NCI also recommends that some patients with stage I myeloma take a course of action they call "watchful waiting." This involves delaying treatment until symptoms become very bothersome. You will likely need to visit your doctor every three months for a check-up.