| Literature DB >> 21791430 |
S Vincent Rajkumar1, Gösta Gahrton, P Leif Bergsagel.
Abstract
In this Perspective, we summarize some of the most contentious issues surrounding diagnosis and treatment of myeloma. We outline how a fundamental clash of philosophies, cure versus control, may be at the heart of many of the controversies. From the very definition of the disease to risk stratification to the validity of current clinical trial endpoints, we highlight the major areas of debate and provide alternative viewpoints that have implications for trial design and interpretation, as well as clinical practice.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21791430 PMCID: PMC3179390 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2011-06-297853
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Blood ISSN: 0006-4971 Impact factor: 22.113