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This research aims to analyze treatment use patterns for multiple myeloma and investigate racial disparities in treatment utilization.

January 13, 2017CancerOpen Access

Racial disparities in treatment use for multiple myeloma

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Shows treatment disparities in multiple myeloma among black patients, suggesting complex underlying factors.

This research aims to analyze treatment use patterns for multiple myeloma and investigate racial disparities in treatment utilization.
Used the SEER-Medicare linked database to review treatment patterns
Examined the use of stem cell transplantation and bortezomib among patients
Controlled for overall health and potential access barriers
Black patients were 37% less likely to undergo stem cell transplantation (P<.0001)
Black patients were 21% less likely to receive bortezomib (P<.0001)
Underuse of treatments among black patients correlated with a 12% increase in hazard ratio for death (P=0.0007)

Fiala et al. (2017) studied this question.

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