A stem cell transplant is a common treatment for multiple myeloma. If you’re able to have one, you’ll get induction therapy followed by a high dose of a chemotherapy drug to kill as many cancer cells as possible. Or your doctor might give you a combination of some of the other medici...
⑴ Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: it is a great step of multiple myeloma treatment progress. Its treatment effect is obviously better than that of conventional chemotherapy. Moreover, the effect of second transplant is even better. Feasible autologous peripheral blood hematopoietic ste...
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Multiple myeloma (MM) remains an incurable hematological malignancy disease characterized by the progressive dysfunction of the patient’s immune system. In this context, immunotherapy for MM has emerged as a prominent area of research in recent years. V
destruction.Multiple myelomais not curable but chemotherapy induces temporary remission. Typically, patients experience repeated episodes of relapse, treatment and remission over several years until the disease can no longer be controlled. Overall 5-year survival formultiple myelomais around 35%. High-...
Learn more about monoclonal antibody treatments for multiple myeloma, including how they work and side effects.
In addition to emerging treatment options, the speakers addressed the importance of individualized decision-making when treating patients with multiple myeloma. Image credit: freshidea | stock.adobe.com During a presentation at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Annual 2024 Conference in Orlando, ...
Standard treatment for multiple myeloma is chemotherapy. Thalidomide is a substance known for its anti-angiogenesis properties. Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels in the body which is a crucial component for the development of cancer. Blood vessels are needed to supply...
The invention relates generally to the treatment of multiple myeloma. One embodiment of the invention provides a method of treating multiple myeloma (MM) in an individual, the metho