Journal article
Disease Characteristics and Outcomes of 504 Young Patients Diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma Treated with Modern Therapies in Canada
Abstract
Background:Multiple myeloma (MM) mostly affects older adults. Although representing around 10% of all cases, patients ≤ 50 years old suffer from the highest number of years lost due to their disease. MM in young patients occurs during their most productive years of life, resulting in a significantly higher personal, familial, professional, and economic burden. Young MM patients are currently underrepresented in clinical trials due to small …
Authors
Tanguay M; Roy J; Su J; Gul E; Reece D; Venner CP; White D; Chu MP; Jimenez-Zepeda VH; Song K
Journal
Blood, Vol. 142, No. Supplement 1,
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
November 2, 2023
DOI
10.1182/blood-2023-174338
ISSN
0006-4971