Induction therapy in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: Current research scenario and questions for the future

Abstract

The outcomes of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) have substantially improved over the last decade. Besides improved staging, diagnostic and prognostic tools leading to better risk-stratified approaches, a major contributing factor has been better induction regimens. The major emphasis of the current clinical research is on the development of induction regimens capable of producing a deep and durable remission as measured by minimal residual disease negativity, which correlates with a better overall survival. This review explores the current changing landscape of induction therapy in NDMM and discusses implications for the current clinical practice.

Keywords

• induction therapy
• multiple myeloma
• outcomes