https://doi.org/10.4081/hmr.v2i7.437

Emerging role for reduced intensity allotransplant in multiple myeloma

Vol. 2 No. 7: New Insights in Hematology, Venice (Italy), May 14-17, 2006
Published: June 8, 2009
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B Bruno
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M Boccadoro
Allografting for multiple myeloma appears a more potent anti-tumor treatment than autografting with more frequent molecular remissions. However, the curative potential of myeloablative allografting for myeloma patients has not fully been elucidated because of the unacceptably high transplant-related mortality, primarily as a consequence of infection and graft versus host disease. Moreover, as it is performed in patients under 50 years of age, this procedure is only for a minority of myeloma patients. Indeed, mortality rates have decreased in the last decade because of advances in supportive care and a trend toward transplant earlier during the disease course.

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Bruno, B., & Boccadoro, M. (2009). Emerging role for reduced intensity allotransplant in multiple myeloma. Hematology Meeting Reports (formerly Haematologica Reports), 2(7). https://doi.org/10.4081/hmr.v2i7.437
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