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Do you have any concerns about enhanced radiation toxicity with any of the novel agents used to treat multiple myeloma?

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Medical Oncology · Hackensack University Medical Center
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We use radiotherapy in myeloma sparingly. Generally, ONLY for end stage patients for which there is few to any systemic treatment options.

That being stated, I am not aware of overt radiosensitization by novel agents. On the rare occasion that we do incorporate radiotherapy, we also rarely add potent...

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Medical Oncology · Washington University School of Medicine
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I agree with Dr Vesole.

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