Mednet Logo
CommunityMedical Oncology

Is there any role for bisphosphonate or alternative bone-modifying agents use in SMM in the absence of other indications for its use?

1 Answer
Mednet Member
Mednet MemberInvited Expert
Medical Oncology · Harvard Medical School
Answered on · Updated on

The short answer is no, unless the patient has an indication like osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates have been evaluated in smoldering multiple myeloma in studies performed over 10 years ago. Treatment with pamidronate (D’Arena et al., 2011) or zoledronic acid (Musto et al., 2008) did not affect the time...

Join for free or sign in to see the full answer