#$%^&*AU2012254881B220130829.pdf#####ABSTRACT The invention comprises a method of treating newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM), which comprises administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of 3-(4-amino-1-oxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof.