Multiple Myeloma, Version 2.2016: Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology

J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2015 Nov;13(11):1398-435. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2015.0167.

Abstract

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant neoplasm of plasma cells that accumulate in bone marrow, leading to bone destruction and marrow failure. Recent statistics from the American Cancer Society indicate that the incidence of MM is increasing. The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) included in this issue address management of patients with solitary plasmacytoma and newly diagnosed MM.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Disease Management
  • Humans
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis*
  • Multiple Myeloma / etiology
  • Multiple Myeloma / therapy*