Multiple Myeloma

A fascination with laboratory research paired with hard work and dedication led to Nikhil C. Munshi, MD, becoming a pioneer in multiple myeloma treatment.

Francesca Gay, MD, PhD, presents results from the phase III randomized IsKia trial investigating isatuximab-carfilzomib-lenalidomide-dexamethasone as pre-transplant induction and post-transplant consolidation in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Paul G. Richardson, MD, shares clinical findings and several case studies showcasing the encouraging activity and safety of mezigdomide in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Ajai Chari, MD, discusses the efficacy of treating patients with less frequent or lower intensity dosing of talquetamab in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, as evaluated in the phase 1/2 MonumenTAL-1 study.

A panel of experts discuss the evolving landscape of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Idecabtagene vicleucel has received marketing and manufacturing approval in Japan for its supplemental new drug application in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least 2 prior lines of therapy.

The addition of isatuximab-irfc to carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone was well tolerated and elicited a 100% objective response rate in standard- and high-risk, transplant-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Jeffrey Matous, MD, discusses outcomes from the phase 1b MonumenTAL-2 trial with the combination of talquetamab and pomalidomide in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Induction therapy with subcutaneous daratumumab followed by autologous stem cell transplant, daratumumab, bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone consolidation and daratumumab/lenalidomide maintenance prolonged progression-free survival in patients with newly diagnosed, transplant-eligible multiple myeloma.

Utilization of a financial navigation program is feasible for reducing cost burden and improving quality of life in patients with multiple myeloma who are more likely to experience financial toxicity and have difficulty accessing appropriate resources and support services.

Anitocabtagene autoleucel showcased early efficacy with acceptable toxicity in patients with relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma—even in those with high-risk features.

Dose modifications of talquetamab improved on-target adverse effects while maintaining responses for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

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The combination of Isa-KRd significantly increased the rates of minimal residual disease negativity at cutoffs post-consolidation vs KRd in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Susan Bal, MD, discusses updated safety and efficacy data from a phase 1 study evaluating the GPRC5D-targeted autologous CAR T-cell therapy BMS-986393 in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, including in patients with prior BCMA-directed therapy.

The use of the BCMA-directed CAR T-cell therapy D8 Fab CAR and the dual-targeting AUTO8 CAR T-cell therapy is safe and feasible in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Idecabtagene vicleucel resulted in meaningful improvements in symptoms, functioning, overall health status, and health-related quality of life vs standard regimens in select patients with triple-class exposed relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, according to updated data from the phase 3 KarMMa-3 trial.

Marc J. Braunstein, MD, PhD, discusses the evolution of autologous stem cell transplantation and ongoing treatment needed to better determine when ASCT should be recommended for patients with multiple myeloma.

Belantamab mafodotin plus bortezomib and dexamethasone significantly improved progression-free survival compared with daratumumab plus B-Vd in the second-line treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, meeting the primary end point of the phase 3 DREAMM-7 trial.

Marc J. Braunstein, MD, PhD, discusses the current role of autologous stem cell transplant for patients with multiple myeloma, highlighted the key factors used to determine patient eligibility, and detailed ongoing research centered around autologous stem cell transplant.

Faith E. Davies, MD, discusses strategies for rectifying global gaps and addressing unmet needs in multiple myeloma care.

Joshua Richter, MD, discusses how bispecific antibodies fit into the current treatment armamentarium for patients with multiple myeloma, highlighting his presentation from the 41st Annual CFS®.

Joshua Richter, MD, provides an overview of the current state of bispecific antibodies in multiple myeloma, discusses ongoing investigations of these agents, and expands on their unique toxicities and the need for proactive management.

The FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee will meet to review data from the supplemental biologics license application seeking the approval of idecabtagene vicleucel for use in earlier lines of treatment for patients with triple-class exposed relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Marc J. Braunstein, MD, PhD, discusses the evolution of stem cell transplant eligibility criteria in patients with multiple myeloma and highlights unanswered questions about the role of autologous stem cell transplantation following quadruplet induction regimens in this population.