[KAD]

CyBorD

by KAD on Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:05 pm

Has anyone who is newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma been treated with CyBorD? (cyclophosphamide, bortezomib (Velcade), and dexamethasone) What are the side effects?

[Beacon Staff]

Re: CyBorD

by Beacon Staff on Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:53 am

Hi KAD,

You may be interested in this article if you haven't already read it.

Cyclophosphamide, Velcade, And Dexamethasone Combination Shows Promise For Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (ASCO 2010)

Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and pain in the extremities) is a pretty common side effect of CyBorD; 58 percent of the study participants receiving CyBorD experienced peripheral neuropathy.