Humanistic reflections on the care of patients with multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable neoplasm, being the second most common hematological cancer. It mainly affects the elderly and has a course of remissions and disease progression, leading the patient to numerous lines of treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This evolution leads to several adverse effects with a consequent decrease in the quality of life of these patients. The care of patients with MM must take into account symptom relief, multiprofessional care, preventing uncertainties, through sharing decisions, meeting their needs. There are currently few studies demonstrating this information and this article aims to reflect on the best ways to treat cancer with ethics and empathy.