title: Multiple myeloma: relation to propoxyphene and other drugs, radiation and occupation.
abstract: A case-control study involving 327 cases of multiple myeloma (MM) did not confirm that propoxyphene use is a predisposing factor. The evidence that any drugs are involved in the aetiology of MM is very weak. There was some suggestive evidence that x-ray therapy and certain occupations were predictors of MM.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003078:Colchicine / Q000009:adverse effects; D011431:Dextropropoxyphene / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000209:etiology; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D009790:Occupations; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D010672:Phenytoin; D011431:Dextropropoxyphene; D003078:Colchicine