Multiple myeloma in the elderly.
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, Journal Article
Cohen, HJ
Published in: Clin Geriatr Med
November 1985
The incidence of multiple myeloma, a monoclonal gammopathy, increases dramatically with age. The disorder involves a malignant proliferation of plasma cells, which results in abnormal production of immunoglobulin, bone-marrow infiltration, destruction of bone, renal failure, and infection. A number of treatment regimens can achieve remissions in approximately 50 per cent of patients. The elderly appear to be able to tolerate such therapy well and with results equivalent to those in younger individuals.
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Clin Geriatr Med
ISSN
0749-0690
Publication Date
November 1985
Volume
1
Issue
4
Start / End Page
827 / 855
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Risk
- Neoplasm Staging
- Multiple Myeloma
- Middle Aged
- Humans
- Geriatrics
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
- Aged
- Age Factors
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Cohen, H. J. (1985). Multiple myeloma in the elderly. Clin Geriatr Med, 1(4), 827–855.
Cohen, H. J. “Multiple myeloma in the elderly.” Clin Geriatr Med 1, no. 4 (November 1985): 827–55.
Cohen HJ. Multiple myeloma in the elderly. Clin Geriatr Med. 1985 Nov;1(4):827–55.
Cohen, H. J. “Multiple myeloma in the elderly.” Clin Geriatr Med, vol. 1, no. 4, Nov. 1985, pp. 827–55.
Cohen HJ. Multiple myeloma in the elderly. Clin Geriatr Med. 1985 Nov;1(4):827–855.
Published In
Clin Geriatr Med
ISSN
0749-0690
Publication Date
November 1985
Volume
1
Issue
4
Start / End Page
827 / 855
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Risk
- Neoplasm Staging
- Multiple Myeloma
- Middle Aged
- Humans
- Geriatrics
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
- Aged
- Age Factors