Donna Catamero, MSN, ANP-BC, OCN, CBCN
Articles by Donna Catamero, MSN, ANP-BC, OCN, CBCN

Looking Forward: Future Directions, Early-Line Trials, and the Prospect of Cure
BySundar Jagannath, MBBS,Ajay Nooka, MD, MPH, FACP,Mohan Krishnamachary, MD,Nisha Joseph, MD,Donna Catamero, MSN, ANP-BC, OCN, CBCN The final segment synthesizes the discussion and looks ahead to the future of BCMA bispecifics. Jagannath recaps the extraordinary strides made thus far, from strong response rates to improved safety management, and highlights the growing role of combinations with agents like daratumumab and the expansion into newly diagnosed and smoldering myeloma clinical trials.

Duration of Therapy and De-escalation: Navigating the Unknowns
BySundar Jagannath, MBBS,Ajay Nooka, MD, MPH, FACP,Mohan Krishnamachary, MD,Nisha Joseph, MD,Donna Catamero, MSN, ANP-BC, OCN, CBCN Here, the panel turns to one of the most debated questions surrounding bispecific antibodies: how long should patients remain on therapy? Jagannath raises a scenario involving a patient who achieves MRD-negative complete remission after 1 and 2 years of therapy, prompting discussion about whether to continue, taper, or discontinue treatment.

Treatment Sequencing: Choosing Between CAR T and Bispecifics Across Clinical Scenarios
BySundar Jagannath, MBBS,Ajay Nooka, MD, MPH, FACP,Mohan Krishnamachary, MD,Nisha Joseph, MD,Donna Catamero, MSN, ANP-BC, OCN, CBCN This segment tackles one of the most nuanced decisions in modern myeloma treatment: determining when to use BCMA CAR T-cell therapy versus a BCMA bispecific antibody.

Academic–Community Coordination: Ensuring Safe Transitions of Care
BySundar Jagannath, MBBS,Ajay Nooka, MD, MPH, FACP,Mohan Krishnamachary, MD,Nisha Joseph, MD,Donna Catamero, MSN, ANP-BC, OCN, CBCN This segment addresses one of the most rapidly evolving challenges in myeloma therapeutics: how to safely transition bispecific-treated patients between academic and community settings.

Preparing the Care Team: Operationalizing Bispecific Delivery and Infectious Risk Management
BySundar Jagannath, MBBS,Ajay Nooka, MD, MPH, FACP,Mohan Krishnamachary, MD,Nisha Joseph, MD,Donna Catamero, MSN, ANP-BC, OCN, CBCN This segment focuses on the practical, multidisciplinary coordination required to safely administer bispecific antibodies.

Case Discussion: Selecting a Bispecific for a High-Risk, Rapidly Progressing Patient
BySundar Jagannath, MBBS,Ajay Nooka, MD, MPH, FACP,Mohan Krishnamachary, MD,Nisha Joseph, MD,Donna Catamero, MSN, ANP-BC, OCN, CBCN Explore the complexities of treating a 72-year-old woman with relapsed refractory multiple myeloma using bispecific antibody therapy.

Comparing the Approved BCMA Bispecifics: Efficacy, Toxicity, and Treatment Burden
BySundar Jagannath, MBBS,Ajay Nooka, MD, MPH, FACP,Mohan Krishnamachary, MD,Nisha Joseph, MD,Donna Catamero, MSN, ANP-BC, OCN, CBCN Explore the latest advancements in bispecific antibodies for treating BCMAs, highlighting their efficacy, administration frequency, and toxicity profiles.

Bispecific Antibodies vs CAR T-Cells: Mechanistic and Practical Distinctions
BySundar Jagannath, MBBS,Ajay Nooka, MD, MPH, FACP,Mohan Krishnamachary, MD,Nisha Joseph, MD,Donna Catamero, MSN, ANP-BC, OCN, CBCN Explore the differences between bispecific antibodies and CAR T-cell therapy, highlighting their unique benefits and administration processes in cancer treatment.

Setting the Stage: The Rise of BCMA Bispecific Antibodies in Myeloma
BySundar Jagannath, MBBS,Ajay Nooka, MD, MPH, FACP,Mohan Krishnamachary, MD,Nisha Joseph, MD,Donna Catamero, MSN, ANP-BC, OCN, CBCN Experts discuss the rapid advancements in BCMA-directed bispecific antibodies for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, highlighting improved response rates and treatment integration.