Multivariate Cox regression analysis of variables with independent prognostic significance for overall survival in 101 patients with active MM
| Parameter . | N . | P . | Relative risk . | 95% CI . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cProteasome level | ||||
| 0 to median | 52 | 1.00 | NA | |
| Greater than median | 49 | .003 | 4.38 | 1.63-11.75 |
| del13q14 | ||||
| FISH negative | 59 | 1.00 | NA | |
| FISH positive | 39 | .006 | 3.82 | 1.71-8.55 |
| Chemotherapy | ||||
| Conventional dose | 48 | 1.00 | NA | |
| High dose | 53 | .011 | 0.33 | 0.14-0.78 |
| β2-Microglobulin level | ||||
| 0-5.5 mg/L | 76 | NA | NA | |
| Greater than 5.5 mg/L | 25 | NS | NA | NA |
| CRP level | ||||
| 0-0.6 mg/dL | 50 | NA | NA | |
| Greater than 0.6 mg/dL | 51 | NS | NA | NA |
| Parameter . | N . | P . | Relative risk . | 95% CI . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cProteasome level | ||||
| 0 to median | 52 | 1.00 | NA | |
| Greater than median | 49 | .003 | 4.38 | 1.63-11.75 |
| del13q14 | ||||
| FISH negative | 59 | 1.00 | NA | |
| FISH positive | 39 | .006 | 3.82 | 1.71-8.55 |
| Chemotherapy | ||||
| Conventional dose | 48 | 1.00 | NA | |
| High dose | 53 | .011 | 0.33 | 0.14-0.78 |
| β2-Microglobulin level | ||||
| 0-5.5 mg/L | 76 | NA | NA | |
| Greater than 5.5 mg/L | 25 | NS | NA | NA |
| CRP level | ||||
| 0-0.6 mg/dL | 50 | NA | NA | |
| Greater than 0.6 mg/dL | 51 | NS | NA | NA |
NA indicates not applicable; and NS, not significant.