Prognostic factors and their correlation with staging in patients with multiple myeloma: a single centre study in North India

Conclusion Both ISS and DSS correlate well as staging systems for multiple myeloma in the Indian population. Routine investigations like haemoglobin, ESR, renal function tests and plasma cell percentage can be used for prognostication at initial presentation. Prognostic markers like serum β2-microglobulin and renal failure are strongly associated with more advanced stages of multiple myeloma.
Source: Memo - Magazine of European Medical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research