Analysis of Clinical Factors and Outcomes Associated with Nonuse of Collected Peripheral Blood Stem Cells for Autologous Stem Cell Transplants in Transplant-Eligible Patients with Multiple Myeloma

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Collection and storage of peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs) for use in autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) upon first disease relapse is an accepted practice for eligible patients with multiple myeloma (MM). However, little is known about the factors and outcomes associated with nonuse of these collected and stored PBSCs by MM patients who intended to have a delayed ASCT. From January 1, 2004 to...

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