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.

Dr. Nadeem on the Emergence of Quadruplet Regimens in Multiple Myeloma

June 21st 2021

Omar Nadeem, MD, discusses the emergence of quadruplet regimens in multiple myeloma.

Navigating Newfound Options, MRD Assessment, and Emerging Approaches in Multiple Myeloma

June 21st 2021

The expanding therapeutic landscape in multiple myeloma is poised to integrate daratumumab-based quadruplet therapies and novel cellular therapies as standard options for patients with newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory disease.

Impressive CAR T-Cell Data Point to New Future in Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma

June 21st 2021

C. Ola Landgren, MD, PhD, focuses on the cellular- and immunotherapy-based elements from the event and where these modern therapies optimally fit in multiple myeloma.

Selecting Appropriate Therapy for Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

June 18th 2021

James Hoffman, MD, and Joshua Richter, MD, discuss the IKEMA study, the appropriate selection of therapy, and the differences between various options.

Analysis of the BOSTON Trial

June 18th 2021

Experts in the field of multiple myeloma discuss the BOSTON trial, the study design, and the benefits of using selinexor in a patient after CAR T-cell therapy.

Quadruplets, Immune-Based Regimens Slated to Expand the Frontline Myeloma Paradigm

June 18th 2021

Daratumumab-based quadruplet regimens and cutting-edge immune-based therapies are positioned to become potential standard options in frontline multiple myeloma treatment.

Dr. Sperling on the Rationale to Evaluate Cellular Therapy in Multiple Myeloma

June 17th 2021

Adam Sperling, MD, PhD, discusses the rationale to evaluate cellular therapy in multiple myeloma.

Isatuximab Displays Promise in Early-Relapsed Multiple Myeloma, as Researchers Eye CAR T-Cell Therapy

June 17th 2021

Faith E. Davies, MD, discusses the how to approach patients with high-risk myeloma, as well as how isatuximab and CAR T-cell therapies fit best for that patient population.

Landgren Spotlights Safety Considerations for Carfilzomib Quadruplet in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma

June 17th 2021

C. Ola Landgren, MD, PhD, discusses key safety considerations with a novel carfilzomib quadruplet regimen in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, the clinical implications of the phase 2 MANHATTAN trial, and next steps for this research.

Hoffman Highlights Key Updates in Rapidly Evolving Multiple Myeloma Care Continuum

June 17th 2021

Quadruplet regimens, such as those with daratumumab, are on the rise in the frontline treatment of patients with multiple myeloma, and the FDA approval of the first BCMA-targeted CAR T-cell therapy idecabtagene vicleucel represents the monumental advance made in the relapsed/refractory setting.

Landgren Lauds Promise of Carfilzomib Quadruplet Regimen in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma

June 16th 2021

C. Ola Landgren, MD, PhD, discusses important research efforts that led to the launch of the phase 2 MANHATTAN trial, the results achieved with the weekly carfilzomib quadruplet regimen in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, and the potential for this approach irrespective of transplant eligibility status.

Dr. Davies on Future Research Directions With Isatuximab in Multiple Myeloma

June 16th 2021

Faith Davies, MD, discusses future research directions with isatuximab in the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma.

Deep Responses Yielded With Daratumumab Plus CyBorD Followed by Daratumumab Maintenance in Multiple Myeloma

June 14th 2021

For patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed multiple myeloma, regardless of transplant status, daratumumab plus cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone induction followed by daratumumab maintenance therapy achieved durable and deep responses.

Cilta-Cel Induces Deep, Durable Responses in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

June 13th 2021

Ciltacabtagene autoleucel continued to yield early, deep, and durable responses after longer follow-up in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Early Intervention For Neurotoxicity Can Improve Outcomes With Cilta-Cel in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

June 13th 2021

Neurologic adverse effect associated with CAR T-cell therapies like ciltacabtagene autoleucel can be managed without long-term lasting effects, as long as they are caught and treated promptly in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Daratumumab Plus Standard of Care Continues to Improve Survival in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

June 12th 2021

The addition of daratumumab to lenalidomide and dexamethasone continued to reduced the risk of death by 32% compared with Rd alone in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are transplant ineligible after almost 5 years of follow-up.

Daratumumab Maintenance Prolongs Responses Following ASCT and Standard Consolidation/Induction in Myeloma

June 12th 2021

Daratumumab maintenance therapy yielded an increase in response following autologous stem cell transplant plus induction and consolidation therapy with bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Intensified Daratumumab Plus CVRd and Bortezomib-Augmented ASCT Demonstrates Promise in Ultra High–Risk Multiple Myeloma

June 11th 2021

Intensified induction therapy with daratumumab in addition to cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone and bortezomib-augmented autologous stem cell transplant yielded robust responses in patients with ultra¬ high–risk multiple myeloma or primary plasma cell leukemia

Cilta-Cel Elicits Improved Outcomes in Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma Vs Conventional Therapy

June 11th 2021

Patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who were treated with ciltacabtagene autoleucel experienced improved outcomes over those who received a conventional therapy

Evolving Treatment Options for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

June 11th 2021

Drs Hoffman and Richter discuss a promising new treatment for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who are not eligible for a clinical trial after 4 lines of therapy.