Relevant prognostic features of multiple myeloma and the new International Staging System

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Abstract

The new International Staging System should be reported in all future studies of multiple myeloma. However, the system fails to account for recent research findings pertaining to mechanisms of disease progression. This review describes development of the International Staging System and details prognostic factors that may further our understanding of the biology of multiple myeloma.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)458-468
Number of pages11
JournalLeukemia and Lymphoma
Volume48
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2007

Keywords

  • Gene expression profiling
  • Genetics
  • Imaging
  • International Staging System
  • Myeloma
  • Prognosis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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