Curability of Multiple Myeloma
Joint Authors
Delasalle, Kay
Alexanian, Raymond
Weber, Donna
Thomas, Sheeba
Wang, Michael
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Among 792 patients with multiple myeloma treated from 1987 to 2010 and assessed after 18 months, there were 167 patients with complete remission.
For those 60 patients treated between 1987–1998 and with long followup, the latest relapse occurred after 11.8 years, so that 13 patients have remained in sustained complete remission for longer than 12 years (range 12–22 years).
These results suggest that 3% of all patients treated during that period may be cured of multiple myeloma.
In addition to immunofixation, more sensitive techniques for the detection of residual disease should be applied more consistently in patients with apparent complete remission in order to identify those with potential cure.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alexanian, Raymond& Delasalle, Kay& Wang, Michael& Thomas, Sheeba& Weber, Donna. 2012. Curability of Multiple Myeloma. Bone Marrow Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alexanian, Raymond…[et al.]. Curability of Multiple Myeloma. Bone Marrow Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507860
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alexanian, Raymond& Delasalle, Kay& Wang, Michael& Thomas, Sheeba& Weber, Donna. Curability of Multiple Myeloma. Bone Marrow Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507860
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-507860