Treatment of Extramedullary Plasmacytoma

For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section.

Treatment of extramedullary plasmacytoma may include the following:

• Radiation therapy to the tumor and nearby lymph nodes.
• Surgery, usually followed by radiation therapy.
• Watchful waiting after initial treatment, followed by radiation therapy, surgery, or chemotherapy if the tumor grows or causes signs or symptoms.

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