For survival, the emergence of oligoclonal bands after multiple myeloma treatment is less important than achieving complete remission

Conclusion: The prevalence of oligoclonal bands in this study population was 50.5% with its frequency being greater in cases treated with autologous stem cell transplantation and in those attaining complete remission. Complete remission was more important than the emergence of oligoclonal bands on progression-free survival.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia - Category: Hematology Source Type: research