TY - JOUR
T1 - Myeloma and the newly diagnosed patient
T2 - A focus on treatment and management
AU - Rajkumar, S. Vincent
AU - Kyle, Robert A.
AU - Gertz, Morie A.
PY - 2002/12/17
Y1 - 2002/12/17
N2 - An evidence-based approach to the management of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, developed at the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), is summarized in this article. The optimum pretransplant induction regimen for multiple myeloma is described, and outcomes for early and delayed transplantation, one versus two transplants, the role of thalidomide in smoldering multiple myeloma, and the role of maintenance therapy are discussed. The role of supportive care strategies for patients with bone disease, such as the use of bisphosphonates, is also discussed.
AB - An evidence-based approach to the management of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, developed at the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), is summarized in this article. The optimum pretransplant induction regimen for multiple myeloma is described, and outcomes for early and delayed transplantation, one versus two transplants, the role of thalidomide in smoldering multiple myeloma, and the role of maintenance therapy are discussed. The role of supportive care strategies for patients with bone disease, such as the use of bisphosphonates, is also discussed.
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U2 - 10.1053/sonc.2002.34070
DO - 10.1053/sonc.2002.34070
M3 - Article
C2 - 12520478
AN - SCOPUS:0037252631
SN - 0093-7754
VL - 29
SP - 5
EP - 10
JO - Seminars in oncology
JF - Seminars in oncology
IS - 6 SUPPL. 17
ER -