Myeloma

A low rate of high-grade blood-related side effects following treatment with induction Dara-KRd and consolidation double transplant was discovered in a trial for patients with high-risk, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Pomalyst plus Velcade with dexamethasone improves survival outcomes for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, according to a phase 3 trial.

Patients with multiple myeloma who are undergoing systemic treatment can see improvements from exercise, a recent study shows.

Treatment with the combination of Sarclisa, Kyprolis, Revlimid and Isa-KRd generated high rates of minimal residual disease negativity in patients with newly diagnosed, high-risk multiple myeloma, irrespective of transplant status.

Mezigdomide plus Velcade and dexamethasone or Kyprolis and dexamethasone showed promising response rates across multiple doses in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, research showed.

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The recent FDA approval of Aphexda combined with filgrastim improved the collection of stem cells in patients with multiple myeloma.

Blenrep improves durability and provides meaningful response rates to patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, researchers found.

The FDA has approved Aphexda plus filgrastim for the mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells in patients with multiple myeloma.

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Elrexfio has been shown to provide patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who previously received four or more lines of therapy with a response that may last at least 15 months, an expert explained.

The recent FDA approval of Talvey for heavily pretreated multiple myeloma results in an improved response to therapy and a manageable side effect profile.

The Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval for Elrexfio for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who previously received at least four lines of therapy.

The FDA granted an accelerated approval for Talvey to treat patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Momelotinib led to symptom, spleen and anemia benefits for patients with previously treated myelofibrosis, according to updated study findings.

Supervised exercise can help to improve the immune system for patients with myeloma, recent research showed.

Maintenance Darzalex, with or without Pomalyst was safe and efficacious in treating patients with relapsed myeloma who underwent salvage autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.

Elranatamab led to early and deep responses in patients with relapsed/refractory myeloma who were previously treated with a BCMA-directed therapy.

Cryopreserved stem cells led to a higher rate of relapse in patients with blood cancer, though there was no difference in survival, research showed.

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Watch Dr. Brandon J Blue, Dr. Surbhi Sidana, Dr. Kenneth H. Shain and Mary Derome answer questions about the future of treatment during the CURE Educated Patient Multiple Myeloma Summit.

Watch Dr. Kenneth H. Shain, from Moffitt Cancer Center, discuss the future of myeloma treatment, including BiTE therapy, during the CURE Educated Patient Multiple Myeloma Summit.

Patients with myeloma who are being treated with Tecvayli must discuss symptoms of cytokine release syndrome with their providers as soon as they happen.

Watch Dr. Surbhi Sidana, from Stanford Medicine, discuss CAR-T cell therapy during the CURE Educated Patient Multiple Myeloma Summit.

Watch Dr. Brandon J Blue, Dr. Dickran Kazandjian and Dr. Marc J. Braunstein answer questions about disease management during the CURE Educated Patient Multiple Myeloma Summit.

Watch Dr. Marc Braunstein, from NYU Langone Hospital, discuss the role of bone marrow transplant during the CURE Educated Patient Multiple Myeloma Summit.

Watch Dr. Dickran Kazandjian, from Miami Health System, discuss updates in newly diagnosed disease during the CURE Educated Patient Multiple Myeloma Summit.

Watch Dr. Ariel Grajales-Cruz and Dr. Brandon J Blue answer questions about myeloma during the CURE Educated Patient Multiple Myeloma Summit.