Multiple Myeloma Staging Systems
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Staging is a common concept within cancer research that helps doctors determine the severity and track the progression of the disease. When it comes to multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, there are two primary staging models used to follow its development: the Durie-Salmon staging system and the International Staging...
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Developed by Janssen Biotech and Genmab, Darzalex™ or daratumumab became the first FDA-approved monoclonal antibody for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. Darzalex Uses Approved for the treatment of individuals with multiple myeloma, Darzalex is available as injections, taken intravenously at a 16-mg per kg. Daratumumab may sometimes...
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Chemotherapy is a common treatment method for multiple myeloma that works by introducing cancer-destroying agents into the body. As these chemotherapy drugs enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body, they are highly effective in killing myeloma cells. Chemotherapy drugs can either be taken orally or intravenously. If...
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If you don’t experience any multiple myeloma symptoms, your oncologist may prefer to monitor your condition closely instead of starting you on a treatment immediately. If you experience symptoms, however, your oncologist will create a treatment protocol based on your particular circumstances. The goal of most multiple myeloma treatments...
Staging is a common concept within cancer research that helps doctors determine the severity and track the progression of the disease. When it comes to multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, there are two primary staging models used to follow its development: the Durie-Salmon staging system and the International Staging...
Developed by Janssen Biotech and Genmab, Darzalex™ or daratumumab became the first FDA-approved monoclonal antibody for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. Darzalex Uses Approved for the treatment of individuals with multiple myeloma, Darzalex is available as injections, taken intravenously at a 16-mg per kg. Daratumumab may sometimes...
Chemotherapy is a common treatment method for multiple myeloma that works by introducing cancer-destroying agents into the body. As these chemotherapy drugs enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body, they are highly effective in killing myeloma cells. Chemotherapy drugs can either be taken orally or intravenously. If...
If you don’t experience any multiple myeloma symptoms, your oncologist may prefer to monitor your condition closely instead of starting you on a treatment immediately. If you experience symptoms, however, your oncologist will create a treatment protocol based on your particular circumstances. The goal of most multiple myeloma treatments...