Recent advances in the management of older adults with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma in Japan.

ABSTRACT: Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells; the incidence rate of multiple myeloma is high among older adults. Although significant advances have been made in the clinical management of multiple myeloma driven by the introduction of novel drugs, such as proteasome inhibitors, immuno- modulators and antibodies, multiple myeloma remains incurable. Hence, the current therapeutic goal for multiple myeloma is to achieve long-term survival while maintaining a good quality of life. In this context, personalized treatment to balance the efficacy and safety of therapies is important, especially for older adults as they display diverse physical, cognitive or organ functioning. Furthermore, old age is also often associated with frailty. Several tools for evaluating frailty in older adults with mult

SUBMITTER: Suzuki T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9486880 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature