Autologous stem cell transplantation improves quality of life in economically challenged, Brazilian multiple myeloma patients.

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Authors

Leina Yukari Etto · Universidade Federal de São Paulo

Vânia M. Morelli

Vanderleia C. Silva

Vânia Hungria

Rozana Mesquita Ciconelli

Manuella S.S. Almeida

José Salvador Rodrigues de Oliveira

José Carlos Barros

Brian G.M. Durie

Gisele W. B. Colleoni

Abstract

The questionnaire specific for cancer patients seems to be more informative than the generic Short Form 36 Health Survey questionnaire and reflects the real benefit of autologous stem cell transplantation in the quality of life of multiple myeloma patients in two public Brazilian institutions that provide assistance for economically challenged patients.

Topics & Keywords

Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments Management of metastatic bone disease

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 66, Issue 11, pp. 1855-9

DOI: 10.1590/s1807-59322011001100002

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