Canadian perspectives in multiple myeloma on the use of steroids in clinical practice based on patient and healthcare provider interviews.

Corticosteroid (steroid) medications are associated with challenging adverse effects that can negatively impact patient quality of life. However, owing to a long legacy of effective use in treatment protocols, they remain a cornerstone of multiple myeloma (MM) care. We conducted a roundtable with Canadian healthcare providers (HCPs) with diverse healthcare backgrounds and involvement in MM care as well as with patients with MM.