Sex-Disaggregated Analysis of Biology, Treatment Tolerability, and Outcome of Multiple Myeloma in a German Cohort

Conclusion: In conclusion, this first sex-disaggregated analysis of MM patients in Germany supports previous findings that survival is comparable amongst sexes, but women experience more toxicity of high-dose therapy. The higher incidence of clinically relevant anaemia in women warrants further investigation to exclude underlying treatable causes.
Source: Oncology Research and Treatment - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research