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.

Introduction to Multiple Myeloma and Resources for Patient Education after Diagnosis

December 19th 2022

Shaji Kumar, MD, provides an overview of multiple myeloma, and Jenny Ahlstrom, a patient with multiple myeloma, shares the story of her diagnosis and the resources she used to educate herself.

Dr. Susanibar on Important Considerations When Treating Multiple Myeloma

December 14th 2022

Sandra P. Susanibar-Adaniya, MD, discusses important considerations when treating patients with multiple myeloma.

BCMA/CD19 Dual-targeting CAR T-cell Therapy Shows 100% MRD Negativity Rate in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

December 13th 2022

Among patients with newly diagnosed high-risk multiple myeloma, treatment with BCMA/CD19 dual-targeting FasTCAR-T Cells resulted in an overall response rate of 100%, with all treated patients evaluable for minimal residual disease showing minimal residual disease negativity to 12 months.

Cilta-Cel Shows Efficacy and Tolerability in Multiple Myeloma, Potentially Filling Unmet Need in Early-Line Therapy

December 13th 2022

The CAR-T cell therapy ciltacabtagene autoleucel has expanded options for adult patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma after 4 or more lines of prior therapy in the United States, and has continued to display promising efficacy in patients with multiple myeloma following early relapse.

Amid Withdrawal News, Final DREAMM-2 Analysis Confirms Durability of Belantamab Mafotodin Monotherapy in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

December 12th 2022

Single-agent belantamab mafodotin continued to produce rapid, deep, and durable responses in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Belantamab Mafodotin Plus Pomalidomide/Dexamethasone Prolongs PFS, Compared With Historical Control in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

December 12th 2022

The combination of belantamab mafodotin, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone elicited encouraging responses and survival benefits in patients with triple class–exposed or refractory multiple myeloma.

Unpacking Data in Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and GVHD: Drs Noopur Raje, Joshua Brody, and Ryotaro Nakamura

December 12th 2022

In this episode, OncLive® speaks with Dr. Noopur Raje on developments in multiple myeloma, Dr. Ryotaro Nakamura on data related to graft-vs-host disease, and Dr. Joshua Brody on the latest in non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Dr Chari on the MonumenTAL-1 Trial Examining Talquetamab in Multiple Myeloma

December 12th 2022

Ajay Chari, MD, discusses findings from the phase 1/2 MonumenTAL-1 trial investigating talquetamab in heavily pretreated patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Dr Berdeja on the Safety and Efficacy of BMS-986393 in R/R Multiple Myeloma

December 11th 2022

Jesus G. Berdeja, MD, discusses the investigation of BMS-986393 in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

GRIFFIN Patient-Reported Outcomes Data Support Frontline Daratumumab-Quadruplet Therapy in Transplant Eligible, Newly Diagnosed, Multiple Myeloma

December 11th 2022

Daratumumab in addition to bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone induction/consolidation therapy, as well as with lenalidomide maintenance, showcased a promising health-related quality of life benefit for patients with transplant eligible, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Mezigdomide Shows Encouraging Activity With Dexamethasone in Heavily Pretreated Patients With Multiple Myeloma

December 11th 2022

Mezigdomide showed notable clinical activity and a manageable safety profile when combined with dexamethasone in patients with triple-class relapsed or refractory 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.