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Whether it is always necessary to have bmt for multiple myeloma?

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Dr. Magdy Shaaban
Hematology and Oncology 43 years experience
MM and BMT: usually BMT as treatment of MM reserved for young and fit patients. Mortality from BMT increases with age and comorbidity
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Dr. Zartash Gul
Hematology and Oncology 22 years experience
No: But it is one of the most effective therapies and for those who can get it , it is shown even in this era to add benefit to novel therapy. In USA we bank cells for two autos.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

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