Abstract

The book extensively discusses the science of multiple myeloma, including the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, new diagnostic and prognostic criteria and various treatment options. It covers all the aspects of myeloma therapy such as, induction therapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, treatment of relapsed/refractory cases and treatment of complications. The chapter on future directions discusses the development of novel agents and strategies. The book also includes a discussion on related disorders, including amyloidosis, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, plasmacytoma, MGUS, and POEMS syndrome. Relevant scientific information is integrated throughout, but the focus here is on providing practical therapeutic guidance for oncologists and hematologists treating multiple myeloma. Written by an expert with pioneer work in this field, this book contains information in a systematic and user friendly layout, supported with rich illustrations, tables, figures and, algorithms. This book useful for general internists, oncologists, hematologists residents and fellows in training.