Multiple Myeloma

Expert panelists review the case of transplant-eligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma and consider optimal selection of induction therapy.

A panel of experts discusses whether all patients with multiple myeloma should undergo transplant, and how to select the optimal treatment regimens for the treatment of transplant-eligible newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Amrita Krishnan, MD, presents the case of a 63-year-old woman with transplant-eligible newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma, and Caitlin Costello, MD, describes the design and outcomes of recent trials in the transplant eligible setting.

Dr Joseph Mikhael and Dr Hakan Kaya provide advice for community oncologists who use selinexor and discuss the future of selinexor in patients with R/R MM.

Teclistimab and similar bispecifics can have a prolific impact on patients with heavily relapsed multiple myeloma in the short term and possibly in earlier relapses in the long term, according to Joseph Mikhael, MD.

Dr Silbermann continues her discussion of BCMA-targeting agents with a look at data on the use of bispecific agents for R/R MM treatment after a patient has already received a BCMA therapy.

Key opinion leaders compare the overall benefits of CAR-T therapy and share some advice for managing the toxicities of CAR-T therapy as a patient transitions back to their local doctor.

Based on results from the phase 1/2 MajesTec-1 trial, the FDA has granted accelerated approval to teclistamab-cqyv for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Joseph Mikhael, MD, discussed the need for increased diversity in clinical trials, specifically in the hematology space.

Clifton Mo, MD, presents data from the INSURE study, a pooled analysis evaluating patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma treated with Ixazomib-Lenalidomide-Dexamethasone (IRd).

Steven Frommeyer introduces the two teams of competing physicians participating in Cancer Network® Face-off.

Two experienced clinicians share their thoughts on the safety of selinexor, including how they optimize dosing to prioritize patient comfort.

Dr Mikhael and Dr Kaya discuss the clinical implications and share their thoughts on the use of selinexor, carfilzomib and dexamethasone in patients with R/R MM.

Drs Sidana and Silbermann describe the currently available treatment options for early- and late-relapse MM, and how to select an appropriate regimen.

Dr. Joshua Richter and Dr. Peter Forsberg close their discission with thoughtful advice for clinicians regarding the current and future treatment of patients with R/R MM.

An explanation of the mechanism of action of bispecific antibodies and their use in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma treatment.

GPRC5D appears to be an active, promising target for CAR T-cell product MCARH109 in heavily pretreated multiple myeloma.

Joseph Mikhael, MD, in a conversation on important presentations from the 2022 International Myeloma Society Annual Meeting, highlighted key findings with lenalidomide plus RVd and stem cell transplant in patients with high-risk multiple myeloma.

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Dr Mikhael reviews the baseline characteristics, study design and key efficacy and safety data of selinexor, carfilzomib, dexamethasone (XKd) in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who are non-refractory to carfilzomib.

Joseph Mikhael, MD, provides a brief overview of the relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma landscape and explains the mechanism of action of selinexor.

Insights on supportive care measures to minimize or counter common adverse effects for patients with R/R MM taking selinexor-based therapies

Closing out the program, Dr Ajay Nooka comments on the structural and biological disparities of care in multiple myeloma between Black and Caucasian patients, including age of presentation, delay of diagnosis and treatment, access to treatment options, and treatment response.

A look at some of the unmet needs in transplant-eligible multiple myeloma, particularly within the high-risk patient population.

Ajay Nooka, MD, and Matthew James Pianko, MD, discuss how they risk stratify patients with transplant-eligible multiple myeloma and the corresponding treatment approaches.