Management of side effects of novel therapies for multiple myeloma: Consensus statements developed by the international myeloma foundation's urse leadership board

Page Bertolotti, Elizabeth Bilotti, Kathleen Colson, Kathleen Curran, Faiman Beth, Deborah Doss, Maria Gavino, Bonnie Jenkins, Kathy Lilleby, Ginger Love, Patricia A. Mangan, Emily Mccullagh, Teresa Miceli, Kena Miller, Kathryn Rogers, Sandra Rome, Stacey Sandifer, Lisa C. Smith, Joseph D. Tariman, Jeanne Westphal

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Abstract

Nurses play an essential role in managing the care of patients with multiple myeloma, who require education and support to receive and adhere to optimal therapy. The International Myeloma Foundation created a Nurse Leadership Board comprised of oncology nurses from leading cancer centers and community practices. An assessment survey identified the need for specific recommendations for managing key side effects of novel antimyeloma agents. Myelosuppression, thromboembolic events, peripheral neuropathy, steroid toxicities, and gastrointestinal side effects were selected for the first consensus statements. The board developed recommendations for healthcare providers in any medical setting, including grading of side-effect toxicity and strategies for managing the side effects in general, with specific recommendations pertaining to the novel agents.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)9-12
Number of pages4
JournalClinical journal of oncology nursing
Volume12
Issue numberSUPPL. 3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2008
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Oncology
  • Oncology(nursing)

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