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Myeloma
The International Myeloma Foundation Says New Clinical Trial Results Could Improve Survival While Reducing Side Effects for Many Patients
April 16th, 2007
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) - supporting research and providing education, advocacy and support for myeloma patients, families, researchers and physicians - today said physicians should consider lowering the dose of the steroid dexamethasone when treating patients with multiple myeloma. High dose dexamethasone has been used as standard therapy for the treatment of myeloma alone and in combination with other drugs. However, interim findings from a large ongoing clinical trial of REVLIMID(R) plus dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients, suggest lowering the "dex" dose may not only reduce side effects, but also may improve survival. The trial, known as...
Source: Hematology Week (2007-04-16)
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