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.

SAR446523 Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for R/R Myeloma

August 9th 2025

The FDA granted orphan drug designation to SAR446523 for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Coordinating Post CAR T Care in MM: Bridging Academic and Community Practice

August 7th 2025

Panelists discuss how post-chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T follow-up care involves coordinated joint visits between academic centers and community oncologists for the first 3 months, with ongoing education about delayed toxicities such as cranial nerve palsies, parkinsonism, and immune effector cell enterocolitis

Early Referral and Patient Education: Setting the Stage for CAR T in MM

August 7th 2025

Panelists discuss how early referral for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is crucial for accessing clinical trials and achieving optimal outcomes, with comprehensive patient education covering unique adverse effects such as cytokine release syndrome (CRS), neurologic toxicities, and secondary malignancies balanced against extraordinary efficacy data.

Questions Arise As CAR T-Cell Therapy and Bispecific Antibody Use Increase in Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma

August 6th 2025

Prerna Mewawalla, MD, highlights sequencing strategies with CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies in managing relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

FDA Approves Tocilizumab Biosimilar for CAR T-Cell Therapy–Induced CRS

August 6th 2025

The FDA has expanded the indication for tocilizumab IV infusion to include the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with CRS.

OncLive’s July EMA Regulatory Recap: Key EU Approvals in Oncology

August 6th 2025

Here is your snapshot of all oncologic therapeutic options that were approved by the EMA in July 2025.

Dr Popat on JNJ-5322 in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

August 5th 2025

Rakesh Popat, MBBS, MRCP, FRCPath, PhD, discusses data with the trispecific antibody JNJ-5322 in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Dr Dorritie on the Role of Quadruplet Regimens in Multiple Myeloma

August 5th 2025

Kathleen A. Dorritie, MD, discusses the role of quadruplet regimens for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma.

OncLive’s July Roundup of Key FDA Approvals in Oncology: 4 Decisions to Know

August 1st 2025

Here is your guide to all therapeutic options that were approved by the FDA in July 2025 spanning tumor types.

Dr Jamroziak on Daratumumab vs Observation in Multiple Myeloma With MRD Reappearance

July 31st 2025

Krzysztof Jamroziak, PhD, discusses findings from the phase 2 PREDATOR-MRD trial (NCT03697655).

Expert Insights: Long-Term Efficacy of Cilta-cel from CARTITUDE-1

July 31st 2025

Panelists discuss how the 5-year follow-up data from CARTITUDE-1 shows 33% of patients remain alive and progression-free at 5 years with sustained minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity, suggesting the potential for functional cure in multiple myeloma, with lower disease burden at infusion being a key predictor of long-term remission

Breaking Down CARTITUDE-4: Survival in High-Risk Patients, Extramedullary Disease, and Prior 1 to 3 Lines of Therapy

July 31st 2025

Panelists discuss how the CARTITUDE-4 subgroup analysis demonstrated that cilta-cel provides significant progression-free and overall survival advantages over standard of care across all patient subgroups, including those with high-risk cytogenetics, extramedullary disease, and varying numbers of prior therapy lines.

Trispecific Antibodies, Novel CAR T-Cell Therapies Signal Progress in R/R Myeloma

July 30th 2025

Joshua Richter, MD, outlines how trispecific antibodies and novel CAR T-cell therapies are shaping the 2025 myeloma landscape and improving patient access.

Five Under 5: Top Oncology Videos for the Week of 7/20

July 27th 2025

The top 5 OncLive videos of the week cover insights in multiple myeloma, breast cancer, melanoma, and CLL/SLL.

Dr Landgren on Considerations Surrounding the Current Treatment Paradigm for Smoldering Multiple Myeloma

July 26th 2025

C. Ola Landgren, MD, PhD, discusses the current treatment paradigm for patients with smoldering multiple myeloma.

Dr Mewawalla on the Real-World Roles of Cilta-Cel and Ide-Cel in R/R Myeloma

July 24th 2025

Prerna Mewawalla, MD, explains the roles of cilta-cel and ide-cel in clinical practice for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Belantamab Mafodotin Combos Receive EU, Canadian Approval for R/R Myeloma

July 24th 2025

The European Commission and Health Canada have approved belantamab mafodotin-based combinations for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Subcutaneous Daratumumab Receives European Commission Approval in Smoldering Myeloma

July 23rd 2025

Subcutaneous daratumumab received EU approval for the treatment of patients with smoldering multiple myeloma at high risk of developing multiple myeloma.

Dr Pan on Late-Onset Toxicities Associated With CAR T-Cell Therapy in Multiple Myeloma

July 22nd 2025

Darren Pan, MD, outlines late-onset toxicities related to CAR T-cell therapies in multiple myeloma and their management.

Positioning CAR T in Early Relapse MM

July 22nd 2025

Panelists discuss how chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is increasingly being used earlier in the treatment paradigm rather than in the late-stage, with better disease control prior to infusion leading to improved outcomes and reduced toxicity, particularly for high-risk patients or those with functional high-risk disease relapsing sooner than expected.