Abstract:Objective: To estimate the incidence of IFD in multiple myeloma patients receiving autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) using novel agents (bortezomib, thalidomide) in addition to high-dose melphalan (VTD Mel). Patients and methods: Retrospective chart review of patients who received an ASCT with the novel regimen VDT Mel between 2012 and 2014 at UIHC. All toxicities related to transplant regimen were calculated for the first 100 days after ASCT. IFD were classified as proven, probable and possible acco… Show more
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