Assessment and treatment of frail patients living with multiple myeloma. A guideline on behalf of the UK Myeloma Research Alliance Frailty Group
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Paper Summary
This guideline reviews the assessment and treatment of frail multiple myeloma (MM) patients, emphasizing the importance of frailty assessment tools like the IMWG-FS and UK-MRP. It recommends risk-adapted treatment approaches, including dose modifications and supportive care strategies, to optimize outcomes in this vulnerable group.
Explain Like I'm Five
Frail myeloma patients need special care. Doctors use tools to figure out how frail someone is and adjust their treatment to be safer and more effective.
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Rating Explanation
This guideline provides valuable recommendations for managing frail myeloma patients. While more prospective studies are needed to refine interventions, the current recommendations represent a step towards personalized care for this population.
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