Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) outcome for multiple myeloma in a tertiary referral centre in Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple Myeloma (MM) is characterized by the presence of clonal plasma cells. These often result in complications including bone destruction, hypercalcemia, renal insufficiency, and anaemia. Induction with a triplet or quadruplet regimen followed by autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) has been the standard of care for transplant eligible patients to achieve durable remission.

Purpose

This is a retrospective analytical study to determine the outcome of Multiple Myeloma patients who underwent ASCT in Ampang Hospital.

Materials and methods

We included a 5-year cohort of patients transplanted from 1st July 2014 to 30th June 2019. Data were obtained through electronic medical records. Prognostic factors for progression-free survival (PFS) and overall su

SUBMITTER: Liam CCK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9851782 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature