The condition and the treatment
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects cells in the bone marrow. Symptoms can include bone pain, bone fractures, anaemia, loss of appetite, excessive bleeding after cuts or scrapes, and frequent infections.
Bortezomib (also known as Velcade) is a drug that stops cancer cells from growing and causes them to die. Bortezomib is used together with other drugs (dexamethasone and thalidomide), before someone has high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation. This helps to improve the response to treatment.
NHS Choices (www.nhs.uk) may be a good place to find out more.