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Is autologous stem cell transplant safe and effective for patients aged 75 or older with multiple myeloma?

Is autologous stem cell transplant safe and effective for patients aged 75 or older with multiple myeloma?

Posted by on Mar 6, 2021 in Multiple Myeloma | 0 comments

In a nutshell The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) in patients with multiple myeloma (MM) aged 75 or older. The study found that ASCT was safe and effective for certain patients in this age group. Some background MM is a type of blood cancer that impacts bone marrow. Therapy for...

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Reduced risks for advanced prostate cancer patients who choose intermittent androgen deprivation therapy

Posted by on Mar 2, 2017 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined if intermittent androgen deprivation therapy (IADT) reduced the risks associated with continuous androgen deprivation therapy (CADT) in advanced prostate cancer patients. It was concluded IADT reduced the risk of heart failure and fractures.  Some background Advanced prostate cancer is cancer that has spread...

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