
Opinion|Videos|October 28, 2024
Luspatercept Role in the RS-Negative Population and Expert Perspectives on the Role of EPO Levels
Panelists discuss how luspatercept’s role in ring sideroblast–negative MDS populations is evolving based on recent clinical trial data, including the COMMANDS trial and PACE-MDS study, with particular attention to the impact ofEPO levels on treatment decisions and outcomes.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- What is the role of luspatercept in the RS-negative population? When do you consider it as first-line treatment in this particular patient population?
Resource link: COMMANDS trial (Della Porta MG, et al. Lancet Haematol, 2024).
Resource link: Platzbecker U, et al. Phase II PACE-MDS study. J Clin Oncol, 2022.
Resource link: Platzbecker U, et al. Comparative biomarkers by RS status COMMANDS trial. EHA 2024, abstract P763.
- How do EPO levels factor into your treatment approach for this patient
- Please comment on outcomes in the COMMANDS trial (Della Porta MG, et al. Lancet Haematol, 2024) based on EPO levels (<200).
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