Treatment regimens for multiple myeloma have expanded significantly over the last decade and have improved outcomes in patients. This expansion has created knowledge and practice gaps among community oncology providers in administration protocol and adverse event (AE) management.
The goal of this project was to assess practice patterns, monitoring and management of treatment-related AEs, supportive care services, and barriers to treatment for patients with multiple myeloma.
For more information on this study contact Mary Stanley, LMSW, PMP at mstanley@accc-cancer.org.
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