Natl Med J India
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Clinical Trial
High dose chemotherapy followed by autologous haemopoietic stem cell transplant in multiple myeloma.
High dose chemotherapy followed by autologous stem cell transplant is currently used for the treatment of patients with advanced multiple myeloma. However, there are no reports of the results of this treatment modality in Indian patients. ⋯ High dose melphalan followed by autologous stem cell transplantation is an effective treatment for patients with advanced multiple myeloma and achievement of complete response is associated with improved survival.