Myeloma

Overview

Myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells. Symptoms may not be present or may be non-specific, such as loss of appetite, bone pain, and fever. Treatments include medications, chemotherapy, corticosteroids, radiation, or a stem-cell transplant.

Our providers

Profiles

Edem Agamah, MD

Oncologist Cancer Care, Internal Medicine

315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702

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Dodie Gazda, ANP-BC

Certified Nurse Practitioner Cancer Care

315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702

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Mohammad Hussain, MD

Hematologist/Oncologist Cancer Care

315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702

Why SIU

Continually learning

With a focus on continual improvement, our doctors take the time to research, study and innovate to provide the latest treatments for our patients.

Patient-first experience

Our care ranges from primary care physicians to specialists and sub-specialists who have advanced training. We're here for you when you need us.

Breakthrough tech

Continually teaching the next generation of doctors, our physicians use the latest developments in procedures and technologies for our patients.

Clinical Trials

Trial

Simmons Cancer Institute

Connect® Myeloid: The Myelofibrosis (MF), Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Disease Registry

Active recruiting

The purpose of the Connect® Myeloid disease registry is to provide unique insights into treatment decisions and treatment patterns as they relate to clinical outcomes of patients with myeloid diseases in routine clinical practice.