Leukemia Research
Volume 34, Issue 4 , Pages 471-474 , April 2010

Bortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy in multiple myeloma: A comparison between previously treated and untreated patients

Received 2 May 2009 ,Revised 12 July 2009 ,Accepted 13 July 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.leukres.2009.07.022

Leukemia Research
Volume 34, Issue 4 , Pages 471-474 , April 2010