Myeloma

Recent findings from S. Marinopoulos and co-authors highlight research in myeloma

Published in Clinical Oncology Week, January 19th, 2009

According to recent research from Athens, Greece, "A 67-year-old man underwent total resection of the left lung because of adenocarcinoma, with no evidence of extra-thoracic spread of the cancer. On follow-up, metastatic bone disease was documented and chemotherapy (CMT) which included cisplatin, docetaxel, vinorelbine, and topotecan was administered."

"Six months after completion of CMT, a rise in total serum protein was noted. Bone marrow biopsy revealed the diagnosis of an IgG lambda myeloma," wrote S. Marinopoulos and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "We report a case of a man with adenocarcinoma of the lung who presented multiple myeloma...

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Source: Clinical Oncology Week (2009-01-19)

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