Unexpected hope for a multiple myeloma patient

Autor: Minodora Cezarina Onisâi, Iuliana Iordan, Mihaela Gaman, Horia Bumbea, Ana-Maria Vlădăreanu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences, Vol 7, Iss 2, Pp 257-260 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2392-7674
DOI: 10.22543/7674.72.P257260
Popis: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a plasma cell neoplasm, characterized by periods of remission and relapses. The emergence of novel therapies, with multiple mechanisms of action and fewer adverse reactions, brings more and better options and also a higher survival rate. However, MM is still an incurable disease, and patients eventually become refractory to an extensive range of therapies. We present the case of a patient diagnosed with MM standard risk, who was at first refractory to multiple treatment regimens, and then had an unexpected and stable complete response to a newer drug of the same class.
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