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.

Talquetamab, Cevostamab and Elranatamab in RRMM

August 4th 2022

After reviewing other novel bispecific antibodies including talquetamab, cevostamab, and elranatamab in RRMM, panelists consider how these agents compare and might be selected for specific patients.

CAR T-cell Therapy CT103A Produces Durable Responses in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

August 3rd 2022

The fully human BCMA-directed CAR T-cell therapy, CT103A, demonstrated deepening efficacy with an acceptable toxicity profile in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, according to updated data from the phase 1/2 FUMANBA-1 trial.

Dr. Kumar on Treatment Options for Patients Who Progress on a BTK Inhibitor in MCL

August 3rd 2022

Anita Kumar, MD, discusses treatment options for patients with mantle cell lymphoma who progress on BTK inhibitors.

Dr. Slotky on Evolving Treatment with Stem Cell Transplants in Multiple Myeloma

August 1st 2022

Teclistamab in RRMM: Patient Selection and Combining Therapies

July 28th 2022

Shifting toward the practical use of bispecific antibody teclistamab in RRMM, experts consider appropriate patient selection and investigational combination strategies.

BCMA-Targeting Bispecifics in RRMM: MajesTEC-1 Trial and Real-World Data for Teclistamab

July 28th 2022

Focusing on relapsed/refractory MM, expert panelists review data from MajesTEC-1 and consider how bispecific antibodies are impacting the treatment paradigm.

Low-Dose Belantamab Mafodotin/Nirogacestat Demonstrates Encouraging Clinical Activity in R/R Myeloma

July 27th 2022

Nirogacestat plus belantamab mafodotin induced promising responses with manageable safety for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Belantamab Mafodotin/Pembrolizumab Combo Elicits Favorable ORR in Heavily Pretreated Multiple Myeloma

July 26th 2022

The addition of pembrolizumab to belantamab mafodotin resulted in a higher overall response rate in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma than what has been observed with the antibody-drug conjugate alone, according to results from the phase 1/2 DREAMM-4 trial.

Teclistamab Approaches EU Approval for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

July 25th 2022

The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has adopted a positive opinion recommending the conditional marketing authorization of teclistamab for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least 3 prior therapies, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor and an anti-CD38 antibody, and whose cancer has worsened since receiving the last treatment.

Pooled Real-World Data Support Earlier Line Use of IRd in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

July 21st 2022

A pooled analysis of the INSIGHT MM, UVEA-IXA, and REMIX observational studies found that real-world outcomes with ixazomib/lenalidomide/dexamethasone were consistent with those reported in the TOURMAILINE-MM1 study.

Selinexor Combo Approved in Europe for Multiple Myeloma After at Least 1 Prior Therapy

July 21st 2022

The European Commission granted a full marketing authorization to selinexor in combination with once-weekly bortezomib and low-dose dexamethasone for the treatment of adults with multiple myeloma who have received at least 1 previous therapy.

RRMM: Treatment Options in Early Relapse and in Triple-Class Refractory MM

July 21st 2022

Ajai Chari, MD provides an overview of treatment options in patients with multiple myeloma at first relapse and those with triple-refractory disease

Selecting Optimal Therapy in Transplant-Ineligible NDMM and Key Takeaways

July 21st 2022

Expert hematologist-oncologists home in on clinical trial data to consider which regimens are most appropriate for patients with transplant-ineligible NDMM.

Transplant-Ineligible NDMM: MAIA Study and SWOG-S0777 Studies

July 14th 2022

An overview of the frontline treatment armamentarium for patients with transplant-ineligible multiple myeloma and review of the MAIA and SWOG-S0777 trials.

Role of Maintenance Therapy and Key Takeaways in Transplant-Eligible NDMM

July 14th 2022

Before closing out their discussion on transplant-eligible NDMM, expert panelists consider the role of maintenance therapy following transplant.

Health-related quality of life in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) treated with teclistamab, a B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) x CD3 bispecific antibody: Patient-reported outcomes in MajesTEC-1

July 13th 2022

Dr Nooka reviews the patient reported outcomes from the MajesTEC-1 trial in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Belantamab Mafodotin Plus Lenalidomide/Dexamethasone Shows Efficacy, Safety in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma

July 8th 2022

The addition of belantamab mafodotin-blmf to lenalidomide and dexamethasone generated responses with acceptable safety in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who were ineligible to undergo autologous stem cell transplant.

Expanding Opportunities for Real-World Evidence in Oncology

July 7th 2022

Real-world evidence is finding an expanded role in oncology, prompting experts to rethink how data are gathered on the day-to-day usefulness of drugs for regulatory decisions.

Transplant-Eligible NDMM: Optimal Duration of Treatment

July 6th 2022

Expert perspectives on the optimal duration of treatment in patients with transplant-eligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Transplant-Eligible NDMM: Assessing Response to Therapy and Role of MRD Negativity

July 6th 2022

Comprehensive discussion on the assessment of response to frontline therapy for transplant-eligible multiple myeloma and the role of MRD negativity in assessing response.