Multiple Myeloma

Tandem Transplant Strategies Associated With Higher Progression-Free Survival in Patients With Multiple Myeloma

By

Tiffany Garbutt, PhD

Publish Date December 8, 2019

This retrospective analysis compared auto-HSCT and allo-HSCT with tandem auto-HSCT and auto-allo-HSCT to determine which strategy provided better PFS and OS for patients with multiple myeloma.

A Case Report on a Rare Manifestation of Extramedullary Multiple Myeloma in an Elderly Man

By

Megan Garlapow, PhD

Publish Date December 5, 2019

This “Clinical Picture” describes a case of extramedullary multiple myeloma manifesting as a rapidly growing intraoral lesion.

Outpatient ASCT for Myeloma Found Safe, Effective With Proper Patient Selection

By

Leah Lawrence

Publish Date December 5, 2019

Only about one-third of patients required hospital admission.

Outcomes With Plerixafor Following Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma

By

Vicki Moore, PhD

Publish Date December 4, 2019

The addition of plerixafor to treatment following transplantation may not enhance lymphocyte recovery in patients with multiple myeloma.

Antibiotic Prophylaxis Reduced Febrile Episodes, Death in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma in TEAMM Trial

By

Megan Garlapow, PhD

Publish Date December 3, 2019

The TEAMM trial sought to assess time to first febrile episode or death from all causes in patients with newly diagnosed myeloma who received antibiotic prophylaxis vs those who did not.