Hematology: first-line bortezomib benefits patients with multiple myeloma

Nat Rev Clin Oncol. 2009 Dec;6(12):683-5. doi: 10.1038/nrclinonc.2009.171.

Abstract

Bortezomib-based regimens are beneficial in the treatment of patients with symptomatic, newly diagnosed and relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. researchers who investigated the efficacy and safety of single-agent bortezomib as first-line therapy in patients with myeloma have particularly emphasized the incidence and management of peripheral neuropathy, which is the most common adverse effect of bortezomib administration.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Boronic Acids / therapeutic use*
  • Bortezomib
  • Humans
  • Multiple Myeloma / drug therapy*
  • Prognosis
  • Pyrazines / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Boronic Acids
  • Pyrazines
  • Bortezomib