Fixed-Duration Versus Until Disease Progression: How Long Should Initial Treatment of Multiple Myeloma Last?

J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2019 Nov;17(11.5):1430-1432. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2019.5033.

Abstract

The number of approved regimens for multiple myeloma has increased dramatically in recent years, improving progression-free and overall survival while also increasing the complexity of treatment decisions. Despite the plethora of options available, one fundamental treatment question remains: How long should initial therapy last? At the NCCN 2019 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies, Drs. Yvonne A. Efebera and Nina Shah debated whether myeloma therapy should be time-limited or continue until disease progression.

Publication types

  • Congress

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Disease Progression
  • Humans
  • Multiple Myeloma / drug therapy*