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ArticleBMC cancer2014

Bortezomib and dexamethasone for multiple myeloma: higher AST and LDH levels associated with a worse prognosis on overall survival.

Takayoshi Kiba, Takuo Ito, Toshihisa Nakashima, Yoshiko Okikawa, Miki Kido, Akiko Kimura, Keita Kameda, Fumiaki Miyamae, Suzuko Tanaka, Misao Atsumi and 3 more

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Takayoshi KibaDivision of Modern Medical Technology, Institute for Clinical Research, National Hospital Organization Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, 3-1, Aoyama-cho, Kure-shi, Hiroshima 737-0023, Japan. kibat@kure-nh.go.jp.
Takuo Ito
Toshihisa Nakashima
Yoshiko Okikawa
Miki Kido
Akiko Kimura
Keita Kameda
Fumiaki Miyamae
Suzuko Tanaka
Misao Atsumi
Yoko Sumitani
Yoshimi Shitakubo
Hiromasa Niimi

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Abstract

backgroundBortezomib offers a novel approach to the treatment of multiple myeloma producing rapid control. The aim of this study was to investigate the outcomes of bortezomib and dexamethasone-treated patients with multiple myeloma.

methodsWe conducted a retrospective study of 44 consecutively-treated multiple myeloma patients with bortezomib (1.3 mg/m(2) on days 1, 4, 8, and 11 of a 21-day cycle or 1.3 mg/m(2) intravenously 1, 8, 15, and 22 of every 35-day cycle) and dexamethasone.

resultsThe median time to progression, progression free survival time, and overall survival time in the treatment groups was 14.9, 14.9, and 38.3 months, respectively. The present study also suggests the possibility that the prognosis of patients with high levels of AST and LDH might be worse.

conclusionsOur results indicate that the treatment of multiple myeloma with bortezomib and dexamethasone is feasible.

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AgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsAspartate AminotransferasesBoronic AcidsBortezomibDexamethasoneFemaleHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansLactate DehydrogenasesMaleMiddle AgedMultiple MyelomaNeoplasm StagingPrognosisAspartate AminotransferasesBoronic AcidsBortezomibDexamethasoneLactate DehydrogenasesPyrazines

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PMID24952705
PMCPMC4078016

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