Journal issues > Issue Multiple Myeloma Special Edition, December 2018 > Practical management of newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma: 2018 update for transplant eligible patients

Practical management of newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma: 2018 update for transplant eligible patients

By: N. Meuleman MD, PhD, C. Doyen MD, K.L. Wu MD, PhD, P. Mineur MD, G. Bries MD, PhD, A. Kentos MD, PhD, L. Michaux MD, PhD, M. Delforge MD, PhD

SUMMARY

With the introduction of immunomodulatory agents (IMiDs) and proteasome inhibitors (PIs), major improvements have been achieved in the treatment and outcome of multiple myeloma (MM). Different treatment combinations are now in use and newer therapies are being developed. Nevertheless, autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) remains the corner stone of therapy for fit, newly-diagnosed MM patients. Based on an extensive review of the recent literature, we propose recommendations on myeloma care, to be used by haematologists as a reference for daily practice.

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