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ABSTRACT
Introduction: The newer treatments approved for multiple myeloma patients have markedly improved the outcome and length of their lives.
Areas covered: Over the last few years, based on these considerations, the evaluation of quality of life during cancer treatment has become extremely important. Symptoms due to myeloma at the onset, such as pain, fatigue, nausea, weight loss, disability, as well as the side effects of the treatment, can have a significant negative impact on their well-being and functioning. The development of multidimensional self-report quality of life instruments has allowed investigators to measure the adverse impact of the disease and its treatment. This can guide the physician in the choice of the most appropriate treatment and permits the refining of interventions to prevent or treat the adverse effects.
Expert commentary: The routine use of quality of life instruments in clinical practice can improve the quality of care that patients receive, as well as their health status.
Authorship
All the authors acquired, analyzed and interpreted the data, drafted the article and revised it and approved the final version. Questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved by SG and MTP.
Declaration of interest
The authors have no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, or royalties.