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Hematology/Oncology

Multiple Myeloma

Chemotherapy is the standard of care for the initial treatment.
CME credit is no longer available for this conference.

Course Authors

Robert G. Lerner, M.D.

Release Date: 09/28/2002

 
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:

  • Discuss the incidence, prognosis and standard work up of multiple myeloma

  • List the new options of high-dose chemotherapy and their limitations in improving overall survival

  • Discuss the efficacy of pamidronate in palliating the bone disease of multiple myeloma.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This conference may include discussion of commercial products and services.

The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the sponsor or its publisher. Please review complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

 

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