In this week's video, Dr. Brian G.M. Durie answers a patient's question regarding the importance of imaging and other tests in the routine assessment of myeloma.

The bottom line:

Set an imaging protocol, get a baseline scan and a periodic re-check.

Dr. Brian G.M. Durie serves as Chairman of the International Myeloma Foundation and serves on its Scientific Advisory Board. Additionally, he is Chairman of the IMF's International Myeloma Working Group, a consortium of nearly 200 myeloma experts from around the world. Dr. Durie also leads the IMF’s Black Swan Research Initiative®.