Factors Associated With Survival Among Patients With Multiple Myeloma in Northeastern Tanzania.
Faryal M RazaElifuraha W MkwizuSteven A LeakAbid M SadiqFuraha S LyamuyaNyasatu G ChambaKajiru G KilonzoElichilia R ShaoEijaaz A AhmedEliasa K NdaleAndrew R CostantineEugenie M KamabuDoreen T EliahEliada B NzikuOliver HenkePublished in: JCO global oncology (2024)
This study provides a comprehensive understanding of MM within the Sub-Saharan African context, highlighting age-related disparities in diagnosis, predominant presenting symptoms like bone pain, factors contributing to delayed diagnoses, and the impact on survival rates. The findings underscore the critical need for early recognition, improved diagnostics, and tailored interventions to enhance outcomes for patients with MM in this region.