Abstract:Purpose
This study sought to compare the efficacy of prophylactic long-acting and standard granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) on febrile neutropenia, early infections, and treatment delay in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma receiving the therapeutic regimen of bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (BLD).
Methods
A prospective study with 68 consecutive patients with multiple myeloma was conducted in three regional hospitals. Participants were randomly treated with the BLD regime… Show more
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