Myeloma

The addition of the novel drug Xpovio to the regimen of Velcade and dexamethasone delayed disease progression, reduced peripheral neuropathy and required fewer office visits in a study of previously treated patients with multiple myeloma.

New findings, presented at the 2020 ASCO Virtual Scientific Program, suggest that the standard of care for newly diagnosed patients with multiple myeloma remains as Kyprolis triplet does not improve outcomes.

Understanding multiple myeloma.

In the first installment of CURE®’s inaugural webinar series, “Hear from the Experts: COVID-19 & Cancer Care for Patients”, Dr. Farukh Awan addresses how the new coronavirus has impacted patient care for those diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and myeloma.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj), a subcutaneous form of Darzalex, for adults with newly diagnosed or relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Here is a list of the recent trial initiations that occurred within the cancer space in April.

“Only you have the power to make your life better,” says a myeloma survivor on living for the moment after a cancer diagnosis.

A new genetic test that identifies patients with multiple myeloma who have high-risk genetics may help oncologists find alternative treatment options before the disease progresses.

“I just want people to know that when they say you have cancer, they are not saying you have a death sentence. You can still live and you can live well.”

Patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who had previously received multiple lines of therapy experienced a durable clinical benefit after receiving melflufen (Oncopeptides) in combination with dexamethasone.

The Food and Drug Administration approved the targeted therapy Sarclisa for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. Here’s what you need to know.

Terry White, who has lived with multiple myeloma for more than a decade, offers reassurance to other patients.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Sarclisa, as adding the targeted drug to combination therapy delays the progression of multiple myeloma in previously treated patients.

Patient Rod Gilmore shares his experience with multiple myeloma and the importance of creating a strategy to manage the disease.

The Food and Drug Administration granted a priority review to belantamab mafodotin for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

A multiple myeloma expert helps newly diagnosed patients understand the standard of care for their disease.

Patients with multiple myeloma have a lot to look forward to in the treatment space thanks to precision medicine, but one treatment option alone will not cure the disease.

At the 2019 CURE® Educated Patient® Summit on Multiple Myeloma patient advocate and 10-year survivor Terry White had the chance to share advice on handling a cancer diagnosis.

Naturally, newly diagnosed patients with multiple myeloma have a lot of questions for their physicians. Dr. Joshua Richter had the time to discuss some of them.

At CURE’s Educated Patient Summit on Multiple Myeloma Dr. Shebli Atrash had the chance to further discuss with CURE what questions he addresses most when patients with multiple myeloma undergo diagnostic testing.

At CURE’s Educated Patient Summit on Multiple Myeloma, Dr. Barry Paul discussed the role of minimal residual disease measurement and how it may be used in the future to determine treatment options for patients with myeloma.

Dr. Cesar Rodriguez offers a message of hope and self-determination for patients with multiple myeloma.

Expanding a combination from two drugs to three may lengthen the time until disease progression for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.