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  • Multiple myeloma is a hematologic malignancy affecting elderly patients.
  • Treatment options for elderly myeloma patients include bortezomib plus melphalan and prednisone (VMP) and lenalidomide plus low-dose dexamethasone (Rd).
  • The optimal administration scheme for these regimens in elderly patients remains an area of investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and toxicity of sequential versus alternating administration of VMP and Rd in elderly patients with multiple myeloma.

Main Methods:

  • Elderly multiple myeloma patients received either sequential or alternating schemes of VMP and Rd.
  • Patient outcomes, including response rates and adverse events, were monitored.

Main Results:

  • Both sequential and alternating administration schemes demonstrated equal activity in treating elderly myeloma patients.
  • Comparable toxicities were observed between the sequential and alternating treatment groups.

Conclusions:

  • Sequential or alternating administration of VMP and Rd are equally effective and tolerable in elderly myeloma patients.
  • These findings provide valuable insights for treatment strategies in this patient population.