[Multiple myeloma--new therapeutic perspectives]

Przegl Lek. 1999:56 Suppl 1:67-72.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

This article contains the data related to diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma from several bone marrow transplantation centers. High-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplantation is currently the best way of treatment in patients with multiple myeloma. The risk factors are chromosomal aberrations, high level of beta-2-microglobulin, CRP and LDH serum levels. The optimal source of stem cells is the blood because of financial and hematological reasons.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Chromosome Aberrations
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Humans
  • L-Lactate Dehydrogenase / blood
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis
  • Multiple Myeloma / mortality
  • Multiple Myeloma / therapy*
  • Risk Factors
  • Survival Rate
  • Treatment Outcome
  • beta 2-Microglobulin / blood

Substances

  • beta 2-Microglobulin
  • L-Lactate Dehydrogenase