Haematologica 2020 Jan 9
New Paradigm for Radiation in Multiple Myeloma: lower yet effective dose to avoid radiation toxicity.
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How do you approach pelvic radiation therapy for a patient with multiple myeloma who needs more intensive therapy (e.g., Dara-KRd or impending CAR-T) with a risk of cytopenias?
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Radiation Oncology · Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
The role of RT in MM is palliative in nature, and the focus should be on symptomatic improvement while minimizing marrow toxicity.Rad Oncs, as a whole, should not generally be using solid tumor palliative doses (such as 3 Gy x 10) routinely in MM as that ablates the marrow in that area without hope ...