| ASCT | autologous stem cell transplantation |
| CA | chromosomal abnormality |
| CR | complete response |
| ISS | International Staging System |
| JSM | Japanese Society of Myeloma |
| MM | multiple myeloma |
| MST | median survival time |
| OS | overall survival |
| PD | progressive disease |
| PR | partial response |
| sCR | stringent complete response |
| SD | stable disease |
| TTNT | time to next treatment |
| VGPR | very good partial response |