Are myeloma patients being cured when treated early and aggressively?

In this week's #askdrdurie myeloma expert Dr. Brian G.M. Durie discusses if newly diagnosed and high-risk smoldering myeloma patients are being cured when treated early and aggressively.

The BOTTOM LINE:
Early and aggressive treatment has produced excellent results with deep and lasting remissions. Further observation is needed.
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