Multiple Myeloma | Specialty

The OncLive Multiple Myeloma condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on multiple myeloma and how to treat patients with monoclonal antibodies, proteasome inhibitors, bispecific T-cell engagers, immunomodulatory agents, CAR T-cell therapy, and more. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in multiple myeloma.

Examining Headway in AML and Multiple Myeloma at ASH 2022: Drs Braunstein and Erba

December 11th 2022

OncLive® will be LIVE with OncLive® News Network: On Location at the 2022 ASH Annual Meeting. Each day, we will broadcast a series of interviews with top thought leaders, to learn their thoughts and reactions to data presented across hematologic oncology during the conference.

Forimtamig Produces High ORR With IV and Subcutaneous Delivery in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

December 10th 2022

The GPRC5D- and CD3-directed bispecific antibody forimtamig led to high response rates in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma regardless of subcutaneous or intravenous administration, according to updated findings from a phase 1 dose-escalation study.

Teclistamab Triplet Shows Encouraging Responses and Safety in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

December 10th 2022

Administration of teclistamab in combination with daratumumab and lenalidomide demonstrated promising overall response rates and tolerability in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who had prior lenalidomide exposure, according to initial data from the phase 1b MajesTEC-2 trial.

Dr. Susanibar-Adaniya on the Impact of the MAIA and GRIFFIN Trials in Multiple Myeloma Treatment

December 8th 2022

Sandra P. Susanibar-Adaniya, MD, discusses 2 key trials in multiple myeloma that improved the treatment landscape for transplant-eligible and ineligible patients.

Rajkumar Previews CAR-T Updates, Elranatamab Findings in Multiple Myeloma Ahead of ASH 2022

December 8th 2022

S. Vincent Rajkumar, MD, previews his top 5 abstracts in multiple myeloma ahead of the 2022 ASH Annual Meeting.

FDA Seeks to Withdraw Melphalan Flufenamide for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

December 7th 2022

Oncopeptides AB announced December 7, 2022, that the FDA has asked the company to withdraw melphalan flufenamide from the US market.

A Breakthrough for the “Lab Brat”

December 5th 2022

Building on research his father conducted decades earlier, Robert Orlowski, MD, PhD, redefined myeloma treatment.

Dr. Susanibar-Adaniya on the Standard of Care for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

November 30th 2022

Sandra P. Susanibar-Adaniya, MD, discusses the current standard of care for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Dr. Janakiram on Future Targets and Strategies for CAR T-cell Therapy in Myeloma

November 22nd 2022

Murali Janakiram, MD, MS, discusses future targets and research strategies for CAR T-cell therapy in multiple myeloma.

Belantamab Mafodotin to Be Withdrawn From US Market for Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma

November 22nd 2022

GlaxoSmithKline plc has initiated the process to withdraw the United States marketing authorization for belantamab mafodotin-blmf for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least 4 prior therapies.

Standard Induction Evolves in Transplant-Eligible and -Ineligible Multiple Myeloma

November 16th 2022

Shambavi Richard, MD, discussed key studies that continue to shape the SOC in both the transplant-eligible and -ineligible populations, the role of transplant in the space, and unmet needs that remain for older and frail patients.

CAR T-Cell Therapies Improve Treatment Landscape in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

November 8th 2022

The increasing integration of CAR T-cell therapies into the treatment paradigm for adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma addresses several unmet needs and improves outcomes for this historically limited patient population.

Belantamab Mafodotin Fails to Meet PFS End Point in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

November 7th 2022

Belantamab mafodotin-blmf did not generate a progression-free survival benefit vs the combination of pomalidomide plus low-dose dexamethasone, failing to meet the primary end point of the phase 3 DREAMM-3 trial.

Putting Culturally Competent Care into Practice

November 4th 2022

Joseph Mikhael, MD, and Craig Cole, MD, close the program by sharing examples of times culturally competent care was paramount to the treatment of their patients.

FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Elranatamab for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

November 3rd 2022

The FDA has granted a breakthrough therapy designation to elranatamab for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Dr. Voorhees on the Utilization of Proteasome Inhibitors for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

November 2nd 2022

Peter Voorhees, MD, discusses developments in the efficacy and application of proteasome inhibitors for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

BCMA and CD3 T-cell–Engaging Bispecific Antibody Shows Promise in R/R Multiple Myeloma

November 1st 2022

ABBV-383 was effective and well tolerated at all administered doses in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, according to safety and efficacy results from an ongoing first-in-human, phase 1 dose-escalation/-expansion study.

Dr. Susanibar-Adaniya on the Evolution of Combination Therapies in Multiple Myeloma

October 31st 2022

Sandra P. Susanibar-Adaniya, MD, discusses how advancements in triplet therapy have shifted the treatment paradigm for patients with newly diagnosed, transplant-ineligible multiple myeloma.

Cilta-cel Induces Strong Response in Chinese Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

October 28th 2022

Ciltacabtagene autoleucel produced early, deep, and durable responses in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma treated at 8 sites in China.

Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Care: The Path Toward Health Equity

October 28th 2022

Expert panelists share their closing thoughts on the path to improve health equity in multiple myeloma management for racial and ethnic minority groups.