Multiple Myeloma
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Daratumumab regimen shows benefit in transplant-ineligible myeloma
The alkylator-free regimen of daratumumab plus lenalidomide and dexamethasone appears safe and effective for patients who are ineligible for stem...
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Lenalidomide may reduce risk of progression from SMM to MM
At 3 years, the rate of progression-free survival was 91% in patients with smoldering multiple myeloma who were randomized to lenalidomide and 66...
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CAR T-cell therapy bb2121 performs well in phase 1 trial of refractory multiple myeloma
The objective response rate of 85% among 33 heavily pretreated patients suggests “promising efficacy.”
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ASCO, CCO issue multiple myeloma treatment guidelines
An expert panel convened by ASCO and Cancer Care Ontario reviewed 124 recent studies to develop nearly 50 specific recommendations in transplant-...
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FDA halts enrollment in trial of venetoclax for multiple myeloma
Increased risk of fatal infections
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Myeloma risk score has treatment-planning potential
The score could be used to modify doses prior to treatment of transplant-ineligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
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Myeloma therapies raise cardiovascular risks
WASHINGTON – The proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib increases risk for heart failure, and thalidomide analogs increase the risk for venous...
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Selinexor hits FDA stumbling block
The Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee expressed concern about the high rate of serious adverse events with the drug being developed to treat...
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Similar results for once- or twice-weekly carfilzomib in MM
There was no significant difference in safety or survival outcomes among patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
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Trial supports less aggressive myeloma treatment
A less intensive transplant and maintenance strategy proved equally effective as more aggressive approaches in patients with multiple myeloma.