LATMMProspective, Observational, Multicenter Trial Evaluating Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Myeloma Patients Over the Age of 65

Newly diagnosed myeloma patients above the age of 65 years will be treated the following way: Bortezomib (Velcade®) based induction treatment (either Velcade Dexamethasone, Velcade Thalidomide Dexamethasone (VTD) or Velcade Cyclophosphamide Dexamethasone (VCD)). After the induction phase, for patients at least in partial remission, a collection of peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC) is done according to each center practice. High dose melphalan (140 mg/m2) followed by PBSC autologous transplantation is then performed. Three months post transplant, 2-3 cycles (similar to the initial induction phase) of consolidation are allowed.