Journal of Practical Oncology ›› 2022, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (1): 84-88.doi: 10.11904/j.issn.1002-3070.2022.01.016

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Prognostic stratification and treatment progress in elderly patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma

LI Yujun, LIU Liyang, XIAO Juanjuan, XUE Hua   

  1. Department of Hematology,The Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University,Baoding 071000,China
  • Received:2021-03-11 Revised:2021-04-07 Online:2022-02-28 Published:2022-01-21

Abstract: Multiple myeloma(MM)is a malignant proliferative disease of plasma cells that occur in middle-aged and elderly people.It is still incurable.The median diagnostic age is 69 years old,and more than 50% of patients are older than 75 years old at the time of diagnosis.In recent years,the application of new drugs has significantly improved the overall survival and progression-free survival of patients with MM,but the standard regimen does not benefit elderly MM patients,and may also reduce the quality of life and increase mortality.Therefore,the accurate prognostic assessment and risk stratification are essential for individualized treatment.This article reviews the treatment characteristics,prognostic stratification and treatment progress of MM in the elderly.

Key words: Multiple myeloma, Fragility, Elderly assessment, Autologous stem cell transplantation, Adjustment treatment

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