A retrospective analysis of the prevalence and clinical outcomes of vitamin D deficiency in myeloma patients in tropical Australia.

Karthik D NathVibooshini GaneshalingamBarbara EwartElizabeth HeyerKerrianne WattAndrew BirchleyJohn CaseyHock Choong LaiEdward MorrisGeorgina Hodges

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2019)

There is a relatively high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with myeloma in our study. This is despite a sunlight heavy, tropical climate. We report an association between vitamin D deficiency and peripheral neuropathy. Prospective interventional trials are required to further assess this.

Keyphrases

newly diagnosed
climate change
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
multiple myeloma
risk factors
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes