The future of autologous stem cell transplantation in myeloma

Frits Van Rhee, Sergio Giralt, Bart Barlogie

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Abstract

Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) has long been considered frontline therapy for newly diagnosed myeloma patients. This Spotlight examines the role of ASCT in th eera of novel drugs and argues that ASCT should continue to be considered for eligible patients. A combination of novel drugs with ASCT in a sequential treatment approach can attain long-term survival and perhaps cure a subset of patients. ASCT will likely remain an important platform to develop curative strategies in the foreseeable future.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)328-333
Number of pages6
JournalBlood
Volume124
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 Jul 2014
Externally publishedYes

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