Does a multiple myeloma patient whose disease has relapsed, need to undergo a 2nd ASCT?
In this week’s video, Dr. Brian G.M. Durie discusses other options to consider if your doctor recommends a second autologous stem cell transplant.
BOTTOM LINE:
Discuss with your doctor the benefits and side effects of a second transplant as opposed to immune therapies and immune therapy combinations.
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Dr. Brian G.M. Durie serves as Chairman of the International Myeloma Foundation and serves on its Scientific Advisory Board. Additionally, he is Chairman of the IMF's International Myeloma Working Group, a consortium of nearly 200 myeloma experts from around the world. Dr. Durie also leads the IMF’s Black Swan Research Initiative®.