Consensus statement on the treatment of transplant-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma in New Zealand.

ABSTRACT

Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in New Zealand with higher incidence in Maori and Pacific Island populations. It remains an incurable disease but the rapidly changing treatment landscape has led to improved outcome. In response to recent changes in funding of anti-myeloma therapy in New Zealand, the New Zealand Myeloma Interest Group has reviewed the latest literature and updated the treatment pathway of transplant-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.