Myeloma and the newly diagnosed patient: a focus on treatment and management.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: S Vincent Rajkumar, Robert A Kyle, Morie A Gertz
• Journal: Seminars in oncology (Semin Oncol) Vol. 29 Issue 6 Suppl 17 Pg. 5-10 (Dec 2002) ISSN: 0093-7754 [Print] United States
• PMID: 12520478 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright 2002, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Diphosphonates
• Thalidomide
• Vincristine
• Dexamethasone
• Doxorubicin

Topics

• Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Clinical Trials as Topic
• Dexamethasone (administration & dosage)
• Diphosphonates (therapeutic use)
• Doxorubicin (administration & dosage)
• Humans
• Multiple Myeloma (diagnosis, therapy)
• Stem Cell Transplantation
• Thalidomide (therapeutic use)
• Transplantation, Autologous
• Transplantation, Homologous
• Vincristine (administration & dosage)