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From Guidelines to Real World: results from the National Multiple Myeloma Registry in Uruguay on 222 newly diagnosed Multiple Myeloma patients from 2012-2015.
Current Medical Research and Opinion 2019 January 9
INTRO: In the last decade, substantial improvements in the understanding of the biology of multiple myeloma and the development of novel therapeutic options have led to increased response rates, progression free survival and overall survival. In underdeveloped countries, it is a huge challenge to adapt for this evolution, both in diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.
METHODS: We conducted a retrospective, national analysis of all patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma in a recent period. Diagnostic and prognostic evaluation are carried out according to international recommendations in the majority of patients.
RESULTS: The clinical presentation at diagnosis is similar to those reported internationally, although with higher rates of anemia and severe renal failure. Most patients were diagnosed in advanced Durie-Salmon stage (80%), with high ISS score (48% ISS 3). Treatment, both in candidates and non-candidates to transplantation, is conditioned by a limited supply of possibilities, scarce availability of new drugs and absence of clinical trials. This determines lower results in response depth and survival. At 32 months, overall survival was 61.8%, with statistical difference in favor of younger patients, standard risk MM and those treated with novel drugs. No patient received antibacterial or antifungal prophylaxis while the majority received adequate antiviral prophylaxis. Infections were the main cause of death (29.7%), overcoming the disease itself.
CONCLUSIONS: This analysis allows us to raise awareness about strengths and weaknesses in our management of MM patients. There is a need to promote an earlier detection, improve supportive care and reduce infection mortality. Greater availability of evidence-based recommended treatment options is required. Access to clinical trials is warranted if care is to be improved.
METHODS: We conducted a retrospective, national analysis of all patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma in a recent period. Diagnostic and prognostic evaluation are carried out according to international recommendations in the majority of patients.
RESULTS: The clinical presentation at diagnosis is similar to those reported internationally, although with higher rates of anemia and severe renal failure. Most patients were diagnosed in advanced Durie-Salmon stage (80%), with high ISS score (48% ISS 3). Treatment, both in candidates and non-candidates to transplantation, is conditioned by a limited supply of possibilities, scarce availability of new drugs and absence of clinical trials. This determines lower results in response depth and survival. At 32 months, overall survival was 61.8%, with statistical difference in favor of younger patients, standard risk MM and those treated with novel drugs. No patient received antibacterial or antifungal prophylaxis while the majority received adequate antiviral prophylaxis. Infections were the main cause of death (29.7%), overcoming the disease itself.
CONCLUSIONS: This analysis allows us to raise awareness about strengths and weaknesses in our management of MM patients. There is a need to promote an earlier detection, improve supportive care and reduce infection mortality. Greater availability of evidence-based recommended treatment options is required. Access to clinical trials is warranted if care is to be improved.
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