Comparison of cyclophosphamide-thalidomide-dexamethasone to bortezomib-cyclophosphamide-dexamethasone as induction therapy for multiple myeloma patients in Brazil

VCD afforded better responses than the CTD protocol, and improved patient condition before autologous HSCT. However, more studies are necessary including more patients and addressing various clinical conditions, besides the analysis of cost-effectiveness of these treatments.