Case Challenge

Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma in a 78-Year-Old Woman

Source: Novel Approaches in Frontline Multiple Myeloma Therapy: Understanding the Options and Implications for Transplantation

Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma in a 78-Year-Old Woman

Faculty:

Kenneth Anderson, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 07/25/08

Expiration Date: 07/24/09

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Identify optimal frontline treatment options for elderly patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Describe therapeutic options for elderly patients with multiple myeloma who have achieved a complete response to induction therapy
Discuss clinical studies relating to the treatment of relapsed multiple myeloma in elderly patients

Test your ability to make optimal treatment decisions using patient histories and diagnostic information and see the case unfold according to your choices. Compare your answers with your peers and our expert faculty’s recommendations, and then review the supporting data.

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