Clinical treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
María J Cejalvo1, Javier de la Rubia
1a 1 Hematology Service, University Hospital Doctor Peset, Valencia, Spain.
Abstract:
The introduction of the novel agents, thalidomide, bortezomib and lenalidomide as part of the frontline induction both in transplant and non-transplant candidates have markedly improved the anti-myeloma efficacy of the different therapeutic regimens and improved patients' prognosis. Current treatment goals are aimed to further improve the rate of complete remission, time to progression, progression-free survival and overall survival without increasing toxicity. Besides, different strategies are being developed in the elderly population as this group of patients requires a closer monitoring with individualized, dose-modified regimens to improve tolerability while maintaining their quality of life. This article reviews the current landscape of frontline treatment both in transplant-eligible and transplant-ineligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
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