Current diagnosis, risk stratification and treatment paradigms in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma

• The diagnostic and treatment paradigms in multiple myeloma have evolved over the last two decades. • Various prognostic features have been delineated to risk stratify newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients. • Induction therapies utilizing novel agent therapies provide high levels of response and this has improved overall survival. • High dose chemotherapy followed by stem cell rescue and maintenance therapy remains an active therapy for the...