Epidemiology and Analysis of Early Mortality of Patients with Multiple Myeloma in Russia According to the Kirov Regional Population-Based Database

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a heterogeneous disease with the survival ranges from a few months to 10 years and more. The prevalence of MM varies according to ethnicity and geographical backgrounds. The real incidence of this disease in Russia is poorly understood. Available data are limited. Although the survival of MM patients has increased over the past 10-15 years, there is still a proportion of patients who die within a few months during induction therapy. The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of MM in Russia, describe characteristics of newly diagnosed MM patients, and assess patient survival, using the data from a population-based primary care database. Moreover we identified the clinical and laboratory features that are associated with early death within the first 12 months after initiation of antimyeloma therapy.