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Erschienen in: Current Hematologic Malignancy Reports 4/2013

01.12.2013 | Multiple Myeloma (R Niesvizky, Section Editor)

Multiple Myeloma: Defining the High-Risk Patient and Determining the Optimal Treatment Strategy

verfasst von: Jordan Schecter, Suzanne Lentzsch

Erschienen in: Current Hematologic Malignancy Reports | Ausgabe 4/2013

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Abstract

Multiple Myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematologic malignancy, with approximately 21,000 new diagnoses each year. The prognosis for MM is variable and depends on several factors. This chapter highlights the clinical and pathological features of multiple myeloma to help define the “high-risk” patient. The authors also review clinical trial data in an effort to delineate the optimal treatment strategy for this group of patients. While more research in this field is needed, the available evidence supports the use of bortezomib as induction therapy and maintenance for high-risk patients with multiple myeloma.
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Metadaten
Titel
Multiple Myeloma: Defining the High-Risk Patient and Determining the Optimal Treatment Strategy
verfasst von
Jordan Schecter
Suzanne Lentzsch
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2013
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Hematologic Malignancy Reports / Ausgabe 4/2013
Print ISSN: 1558-8211
Elektronische ISSN: 1558-822X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11899-013-0183-0

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