Functional Status Associations With Treatment Receipt and Outcomes Among Older Adults Newly Diagnosed With Multiple Myeloma.

Christopher Edward Jensen Tzy-Mey Kuo Matthew R Leblanc Christopher D Baggett Emilie D DuchesneauXi ZhouKatherine E Reeder-Hayes Jennifer L Lund

Published in: JCO clinical cancer informatics (2024)

Among older adults with MM receiving HH services, disability is a predictor of early mortality. Moderately disabled individuals undergo similar therapy intensity as the mildly disabled but experience increased acute care utilization. Previous HH use could identify patients with MM requiring intensive support during therapy initiation.

Keyphrases

acute care
newly diagnosed
multiple myeloma
healthcare
primary care
multiple sclerosis
cardiovascular events
mental health
risk factors
high intensity
mesenchymal stem cells
metabolic syndrome
stem cells
insulin resistance
weight loss
bone marrow
smoking cessation
health insurance
glycemic control