Best response recorded in first year, by treatment (percentage of patients)
| Study . | MPT . | MP . | Total . |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of patients | 815 | 870 | 1685 |
| Best response, % | |||
| VGPR or better | 25 | 9 | 17 |
| PR | 34 | 28 | 31 |
| No response | 23 | 44 | 34 |
| Death 1 year | 17 | 19 | 18 |
| Study . | MPT . | MP . | Total . |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of patients | 815 | 870 | 1685 |
| Best response, % | |||
| VGPR or better | 25 | 9 | 17 |
| PR | 34 | 28 | 31 |
| No response | 23 | 44 | 34 |
| Death 1 year | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Response was unknown for 46 (3%) of patients living at 1 year (27 MPT, 19 MP), and these were assumed to be “no response.” Overall χ2 (3 degrees of freedom): P < .0001.