How do you approach the decision to pursue early versus delayed autologous stem cell transplantation in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma?

An excellent discussion.

Why do I have a feeling this will continue to be debated for the next decade?!

Reasons to consider early transplant:

1. Age > 65. These patients were not included in the IFM-2009 study that tried to answer this. Patients who defer transplant in this age range may never get to a t...