Ludovic Saba, Chieh-Lin Fu, Hong Liang, Chakra P Chaulagain
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Abstract
Background: Disparities in access to triplet and quadruplet therapy for multiple myeloma (MM) patients remain a challenge in the United States. We aimed to investigate demographic and socioeconomic factors influencing treatment access using NCDB data.
Patients and methods: We analyzed 101,867 MM patients diagnosed between 2004 and 2020. Multinomial logistic regression and multivariable cox regression were employed to assess factors influencing treatment access and survival, respectively.
Results: Black patients exhibited significantly lower odds of receiving triplet and quadruplet therapy compared to White patients. Socioeconomic factors such as insurance status and household income also influenced treatment access. However, Black and Hispanic patients demonstrated better survival outcomes despite disparities in access.
Conclusion: Racial, socioeconomic, and insurance-related disparities persist in access to optimal MM therapy in the USA. Addressing these barriers is essential for ensuring equitable healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes.
期刊介绍:
Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma & Leukemia is a peer-reviewed monthly journal that publishes original articles describing various aspects of clinical and translational research of lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia. Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma & Leukemia is devoted to articles on detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of lymphoma, myeloma, leukemia and related disorders including macroglobulinemia, amyloidosis, and plasma-cell dyscrasias. The main emphasis is on recent scientific developments in all areas related to lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia. Specific areas of interest include clinical research and mechanistic approaches; drug sensitivity and resistance; gene and antisense therapy; pathology, markers, and prognostic indicators; chemoprevention strategies; multimodality therapy; and integration of various approaches.