BSH 2023 | Correlation between extreme BMI and survival in patients with multiple myeloma
Urvi Shah, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, NY, discusses findings from a study evaluating the correlation between extreme body mass index (BMI) and survival in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM). Dr Shah explains that patients with either upper or lower extreme BMI were more likely to have a slight decrease in progression-free survival (PFS) or overall survival (OS) compared to patients with normal BMI, and identifies possible explanations for this trend. To conclude, Dr Shah emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of weight in outcomes for patients with plasma cell disorders. This interview took place at the 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the British Society for Haematology (BSH) 2023, held in Birmingham, UK.
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