Multiple Myeloma

Panelists discuss how addressing unmet needs and future directions for enhancing bispecific therapy care transitions in multiple myeloma requires focusing on standardized protocols, technology integration, personalized patient support, and continuous education for both patients and healthcare providers across academic and community settings.

Experts in multiple myeloma gathered to debate current treatment options in the space during a recent Face Off.

The use of CAR T-cell therapy and other sequencing options were discussed for patients with multiple myeloma.

Panelists discuss how to approach treatment decisions and management strategies for a 58-year-old woman with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who is post-autologous stem cell transplant, MRD-negative, and currently receiving bispecific antibody therapy, considering factors such as prior treatments, response duration, and long-term treatment goals.

Panelists discuss how optimizing dosing intervals and carefully considering combination strategies for bispecific antibodies in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma could enhance treatment efficacy while managing toxicities and improving patient quality of life.

Panelists discuss how recent clinical trials have demonstrated improved outcomes with antibody-containing regimens and biomarker-driven approaches in patients with transplant not-preferred newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM).

Experts in multiple myeloma discussed real-world efficacy and safety data associated with the use of GPRC5D-targeting bispecific agents to treat patients with R/R multiple myeloma.

Panelists discuss how to select appropriate bispecific antibody therapies for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who have failed BCMA-targeted treatments, considering factors such as alternative targets, mechanisms of resistance, and emerging clinical data to provide effective subsequent treatment options.

Panelists discuss how to optimize the sequencing of bispecific antibodies and CAR T-cell therapies in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, considering factors such as patient characteristics, disease burden, and the unique advantages of each approach to maximize treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.

Panelists discuss how unmet needs and future directions for GPRC5D bispecific therapy include improving accessibility, managing long-term safety, and exploring combination strategies to enhance treatment efficacy.

Panelists discuss how optimizing patient reintegration into community care after receiving bispecific therapy for multiple myeloma at academic centers requires a coordinated, patient-centered approach involving clear communication, standardized transition protocols, ongoing education, and collaborative care models between academic and community oncologists.

Panelists discuss how the evolution of GPRC5D-targeted therapies is expected to shape future treatment approaches for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma in community practices by offering more personalized options and improving patient outcomes.

Panelists discuss how enhancing communication between academic and community oncologists during the referral and treatment process for multiple myeloma patients requires a multifaceted approach involving standardized protocols, technology integration, regular collaborative meetings, and shared decision-making to ensure seamless patient care and optimal outcomes.

Survival data from the interim analysis of the phase 3 DREAMM-7 trial will be presented at the 2024 ASH Annual Meeting.

Panelists discuss how the optimal sequencing of bispecific antibodies and CAR T-cell therapies in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma could maximize treatment efficacy and improve patient outcomes in this challenging disease setting.

Panelists discuss how the OPTec study, which explores outpatient step-up administration of teclistamab, could impact real-world practice by potentially improving patient convenience and reducing healthcare resource utilization in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Panelists discuss how the decision between quadruplet versus triplet therapy depends on multiple factors, including cytogenetic risk status, insurance coverage/drug access, patient fitness to tolerate additional toxicity, and the strength of evidence supporting improved outcomes with 4-drug combinations.

Panelists discuss how to tailor treatment strategies for a 67-year-old, BCMA-naïve woman with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, weighing the potential benefits of BCMA-targeted therapies against other available options in the context of her specific clinical presentation.

Panelists discuss how to approach treatment decisions for a 68-year-old woman with triple-class exposed relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, considering factors such as prior therapies, disease characteristics, and emerging treatment options to optimize her care.

Early results from the iMMagine-1 trial show anito-cel as a promising therapy in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Data from the phase 3 AQUILA study support the applications for subcutaneous daratumumab in high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma.

This case highlights the importance of early recognition and management of pleural effusion in patients with multiple myeloma and underscores the need for further research into optimal management strategies and underlying mechanisms.

Panelists discuss how comprehensive long-term monitoring protocols for patients who have received bispecific therapy typically involve regular follow-ups, standardized testing schedules, and clear communication channels between academic centers and community practices to manage potential complications and adverse events.

Panelists discuss how key areas for improvement in the application of GPRC5D-targeted therapies in real-world settings include optimizing patient selection, addressing logistical challenges, and enhancing adverse event management.

Panelists discuss how determining a patient's readiness to transition back to community oncology care after bispecific therapy involves assessing multiple factors including treatment response, toxicity resolution, overall stability, and the community practice's capabilities.