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Panelists agreed that subcutaneous amivantamab represents meaningful progress over the IV formulation, nearly eliminating infusion reactions, reducing dosing frequency to every four weeks, and lowering high-grade dermatologic toxicity, although grade 1-2 rash and the burden of the COCOON prophylaxis regimen remain relevant considerations for patients.

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Dr. Ajai Chari and NP Samantha Shenoy discuss practical aspects of managing newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) in routine clinical practice, emphasizing the importance of individualized care throughout the treatment journey. The faculty review strategies for monitoring patients receiving long-term therapy, addressing treatment-related adverse events, and maintaining adherence through proactive supportive care and patient education. The conversation highlights the value of multidisciplinary collaboration, including the role of advanced practice providers in coordinating care, reinforcing treatment expectations, and facilitating shared decision-making. Dr. Chari and NP Shenoy also discuss how ongoing communication with patients can help manage quality-of-life concerns while supporting treatment continuity and long-term disease control. The discussion underscores the importance of integrating clinical trial evidence with practical experience to optimize frontline management and deliver patient-centered care for individuals living with NDMM.

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Dr. Ajai Chari and NP Samantha Shenoy conclude the discussion by reflecting on the evolving management of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) and the clinical implications of recent advances in CD38-directed therapy. The faculty summarize how long-term follow-up from contemporary clinical trials has reinforced the importance of achieving deep responses while balancing efficacy, safety, and patient-centered treatment goals. The conversation explores the growing role of minimal residual disease (MRD) assessment, ongoing therapy, and individualized treatment duration as areas of continued clinical interest, while emphasizing that treatment decisions should remain tailored to each patient's overall health status and preferences. Dr. Chari and NP Shenoy also discuss practical considerations for multidisciplinary care, patient education, and longitudinal follow-up, highlighting the importance of shared decision-making as frontline treatment strategies continue to evolve and additional long-term evidence becomes available for patients with NDMM.

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The debate centered on CNS efficacy comparisons between MARIPOSA and FLAURA2, with the key distinction being that MARIPOSA mandated serial brain MRIs for all patients, enabling full intracranial PFS analysis across all 429 participants, whereas FLAURA2 only required serial imaging in patients with baseline CNS metastases, limiting the robustness of its CNS data.

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The panel reviews a 58-year-old patient with HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer progressing after endocrine therapy plus CDK4/6 inhibitor treatment. The patient has hepatic and bone metastases with radiographic and symptomatic progression, ECOG performance status 1, controlled hypertension, and mild dry eye syndrome. She prioritizes maintaining professional activity and independence.