Study Shows Increased Utilization of Hospice Facilities in End-of-Life Care for Multiple Myeloma Patients
Boston, Massachusetts – A recent study analyzed trends in place of death (POD) for multiple myeloma (MM) patients in the United States from 2003 to 2020. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells and carries high morbidity and mortality rates. While modern treatments have improved care, a significant number of patients still succumb to the disease. The analysis, conducted using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, focused on …