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What drugs are the standard of care in the us for multiple myeloma? what drugs are the standard of care in france, germany and canada? why differe

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Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Complex: Too complex to answer definitively in 400 characters. 1) country differences depends on different forms of "fda" & often cost/value calculations in other countries. 2) "standard" is really standards (plural) of care, which depends on untreated/relapsed, bmt candidate (possibly), & individual considerations (eg renal fn, oral vs. Iv, age, lifestyle, etc). This complexity reflects rapid change.

Answered 12/25/2012

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