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In this week's episode, Blood editor Dr. Laurie Sehn interviews authors Drs. Julie Jaffray and Ulrike Philippar on their latest articles published in Blood. Dr. Jaffray discusses her CME article, "Multisite validation of a venous thrombosis risk model in critically ill children through the CHAT Consortium", identifying patients with risks as high as 17% and taking research one step closer to the goal of personalized thromboprophylaxis for safe and effective care of high-risk children. Dr. Philippar discusses her article "Ramantamig (JNJ-79635322), a novel T-cell-engaging trispecific antibody targeting BCMA, GPRC5D, and CD3, in multiple myeloma models", where the extensive in vitro and in vivo preclinical studies with cell lines and patient samples indicate strong potential for this agent to have efficacy against MM expressing either or both of these antigens.
Featuring perspectives from Dr Natalie S Callander and Dr Paul G Richardson, including the following topics: Introduction: Clinical Trials We LOVE to Discuss (0:00) Mechanism of Action of Cereblon E3 Ligase Modulators (CELMoDs) (8:42) Available Efficacy Data with CELMoDs in the Management of Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma (MM) (15:59) Extramedullary Disease (19:23) Spectrum and Management of CELMoD-Associated Adverse Events (30:12) Ongoing Phase II and III Trials Evaluating CELMoDs for MM (34:53) CME information and select publications
Dr Natalie S Callander from the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center in Madison and Dr Paul G Richardson from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, discuss the potential role of CELMoDs in the management of multiple myeloma, supporting clinical data and ongoing investigations.CME information and select publications here.
Featuring an interview with Dr Sagar Lonial, including the following topics: Phase 3 randomized study evaluating teclistamab and daratumumab versus investigator's choice of daratumumab and dexamethasone with either pomalidomide or bortezomib for patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) multiple myeloma (MM) (0:00) Management of belantamab mafodotin-associated ocular events with dose modifications guided by standard assessments (3:15) Belantamab mafodotin in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone for transplant-ineligible patients with newly diagnosed MM (8:00) Other investigational strategies for R/R MM (12:55) CME information and select publications
Dr Sagar Lonial from Winship Cancer Institute in Atlanta, Georgia, discusses recent clinical developments with BCMA-targeted therapy and investigational agents for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma presented at ASH 2025.CME information and select publications here.
Ryan Johnson is a son, a brother, and a musician. He's also a super-sharp dude, and he's my guest for Episode No. 199.Both Ryan's solo and full-band outfits write, record, and gig around town, and if you give him an Instagram follow -- @foxlinband -- you can see that he has some upcoming gigs, including one tomorrow night!Ryan was kind enough to share a little bit of time with me the Tuesday before last, and we talked about growing up, family, music memories, writing tunes, gigging live, his ongoing fight with cancer and challenges that he faces living with not only Multiple Myeloma, but Borderline Personality Disorder as well. We also talked about a few of his favorite albums, which were these:REO Speedwagon's Hi Infidelity (1980)Take Offs and Landings (2001), Rilo KileyBright Eyes' I'm Wide Awake It's Morning (2005)Mean Everything to Nothing (2009), Manchester OrchestraThe Decemberists' The King Is Dead (2011)Meeting Ryan was a treat, and chatting with him was delightful. Find Foxlin's stuff at foxlinband.wixsite.com, Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and Bandcamp.The Bandcamp platform has something in the way of seven EPs, two full-length releases, and a pair of singles. Lots of good stuff. And the Web site has some very valuable resources for anyone that may be in need.Thanks to Ryan for the time; thanks to all that support the show.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio clips contained within this episode. They are samples of the title track from Phish's 1990 release, Lawn Boy, and is available to listeners c/o Phish Inc.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Tara Graff, DO, MS Guest: Surbhi Sidana, MD While BCMA-directed CAR T-cell therapy has changed the treatment landscape for patients with relapsed and refractory (R/R) multiple myeloma, access remains uneven outside academic centers. In this expert-led discussion, Dr. Brian McDonough, Dr. Surbhi Sidana, and Dr. Tara Graff explore real-world barriers to referral and delivery, evolving care models, and the multidisciplinary coordination required to extend CAR T therapy into community practice. Dr. Sidana is an Associate Professor of Medicine, and she leads the Myeloma CAR T and Immunotherapy program at Stanford Medicine. Dr. Graff is the Director of Clinical Research at Mission Cancer + Blood, and she serves on the National CAR T-Cell Advisory Board for Multiple Myeloma.
In this Editor's Special Episode of The HemOncPulse, a conversation with Nicholas Richardson, DO, MPH, vice president of clinical development at Precision for Medicine, focuses on the evolving regulatory role of measurable residual disease in multiple myeloma clinical trials. The discussion is designed to contextualize recent FDA draft guidance for a broad clinical and research audience.
"You also want to deal with patient preferences. We do want to get their disease under control. We want to make them live a long, good quality of life. But do they want to come to the clinic once a week? Is it a far distance? Is geography a problem? Do they prefer not taking oral chemotherapies at home? We have to think about what the patient's preferences are to some degree and kind of incorporate that in our decision-making plan for treatments for relapsed and refractory myeloma," Ann McNeill, RN, MSN, APN, nurse practitioner at the John Theurer Cancer Center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ, told Lenise Taylor, MN, RN, AOCNS®, TCTCN™, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, during a conversation about multiple myeloma treatment considerations. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 Earn 0.5 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by February 6, 2027. Ann McNeill has disclosed a speakers bureau relationship with Pfizer. This financial relationship has been mitigated. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge related to the treatment of multiple myeloma. Episode Notes Complete this evaluation for free NCPD. ONS Podcast™ episodes: Episode 398: An Overview of Multiple Myeloma for Oncology Nurses Episode 395: Pharmacology 101: Monoclonal Antibodies Episode 372: Pharmacology 101: Proteasome Inhibitors ONS Voice articles: Effective Care Transitions Are Essential for New Multiple Myeloma Treatments New Multiple Myeloma Treatments Present New Challenges in Side Effect Management Reduce Racial Barriers and Care Inequities for Black and African American Patients With Multiple Myeloma ONS Voice FDA approval alerts ONS Voice oncology drug reference sheets: Belantamab mafodotin-blmf Daratumumab Motixafortide Selinexor Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Journey of a Patient With Multiple Myeloma Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation Optimizing Transitions of Care in Multiple Myeloma Immunotherapy: Nurse Roles Oncology Nursing Forum article: Facilitators of Multiple Myeloma Treatment: A Qualitative Study ONS books: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Manual for Nursing Practice (third edition) Multiple Myeloma: A Textbook for Nurses (third edition) ONS course: ONS Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation™ ONS Huddle Cards: Financial Toxicity Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) Monoclonal Antibodies ONS Hematology, Cellular Therapy, and Stem Cell Transplantation Learning Library American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)–Ontario Health: Treatment of Multiple Myeloma Living Guideline International Myeloma Foundation: Clinical Trials Fact Sheets Clinical Trial Support Resource Library Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation resource: Treatments for Multiple Myeloma To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "Typically for our first-line therapies, we use certain classes of drugs and some of them are proteasome inhibitors like bortezomib and carfilzomib. We also have IMiDs or immunomodulatory agents like thalidomide, lenalidomide, and pomalidomide. We have monoclonal antibodies, anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies. Of course, we can never talk about treatment for myeloma without mentioning dexamethasone. It is an integral part of our treatment regimen. Most of our frontline therapies now are not just a single agent. They're not even doublets anymore. Typically, they're triplet therapies. And now in 2026, it's leaning more toward quadruplet therapies. By that, I mean you're taking a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory drug, dexamethasone, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody all together to present patients with a good chance their induction therapy will lead to a good chance of them responding to treatment." TS 4:25 "[With] myeloma labs, there should be some indication after each cycle of therapy that the treatment is working. So, you don't have to do a whole myeloma panel, but maybe getting a monoclonal protein spike, maybe getting a free light chain assay, or maybe an immunoglobulin G or immunoglobulin A level, just to see if the treatment is working. So, those labs are crucial to determine whether the therapies are working. And again, the lab improvements usually correlate with the clinical presentation of the patient." TS 11:01 "There are active clinical trials ongoing with drugs like cell mods. Cell mods are the new oral anticancer agents for myeloma that have shown great promise with efficacy and safety profiles. And then there are other combinations that are showing a lot of promise. So, drugs that are already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). And I'm talking about pairing anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies with bispecific T-cell engagers. If you do that, there has been some evidence that these combinations are very efficacious and responses are durable. And there are ongoing clinical trials and studies being done right now to see if these can be FDA-approved to pinpoint where they are as far as in comparison to other treatments." TS 20:10 "I always tell patients to try to participate in safe, and I want to stress safe, physical activity. So, I tell patients, the more you sit on the couch or you sit in the chair for most of the day, that unfortunately will make your pain worse. So, trying to get up and about and doing some physical activity, such as getting a physical therapy evaluation and a treatment program, no matter how passive or mild or gentle it is, can really help these patients with bone pain." TS 26:10 "I think it's important to realize that myeloma has had amazing advances in science, research and treatments. I think that all of these things coming together, all the science and clinical trials and everything like that, has led to a significant increase in overall survival of our patients, which ultimately is a great thing. We want patients to live longer and they're living longer with a very good quality of life. So, I think it's important to realize that myeloma is very well studied, very well researched, and it's still ongoing with many, many clinical trials." TS 36:04
Featuring an interview with Dr Sagar Lonial, including the following topics: KLN-1010: A novel, in vivo gene therapy generating anti-BCMA chimeric antigen receptor T cells (0:00) Phase III DREAMM-7 and DREAMM-8 studies of belantamab mafodotin-based combination therapy for patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) multiple myeloma (MM) (5:37) Effectiveness of ciltacabtagene autoleucel for patients with R/R MM (11:04) Low-dose tocilizumab for mitigation of the cytokine release syndrome associated with bispecific antibodies (16:04) Talquetamab with teclistamab for patients with R/R MM in Phase Ib of the RedirecTT-1 trial (19:24) CME information and select publications
Dr Sagar Lonial from Winship Cancer Institute in Atlanta, Georgia, discusses recent clinical developments with BCMA-targeted therapy and investigational agents for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma presented at ASH 2025.CME information and select publications here.
Dr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Many thanks to Ray Hartgen, a cancer survivor and author of several books, including "Me, Myself, and My Multiple Myeloma," for joining me on "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner." Ray shared his journey with multiple myeloma that included a stem cell transplant six years ago. He continues to receive regular treatments to keep the cancer at bay. His personal experience has led him to become an active cancer patient advocate.During our 30-minute discussion, Ray emphasized the importance of a holistic approach to health, engaging with the community, and the role of support groups and caregivers in cancer treatment. Ray also shared the excitement of writing his first novel, "Outflanked." Ray is a serious musician who uses music as a coping strategy and source of motivation.Ray's nonfiction books include "Indy 500" and "Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh. Ray encouraged everyone to check in with their doctors at least once a year for a physical examination. His cancer was discovered on a routine blood test and might have gone unnoticed had he not shown up for his annual physical exam!Ray invites anyone struggling with cancer or caregivers to contact him for emotional support. He can be reached at his website: www.rayhartjen.com #cancer #multiplemyeloma #musictherapy #survivorPlease click "Fanmail" and share your feedback!If you enjoy an episode, please share with friends and colleagues. "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner" is now available on Alexa! Just say, "Play podcast The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner!" To never miss a program, subscribe at www.andrewwilner.com. Follow me on Instagram: @andrewwilnermd X: @drwilner linkedin.com/in/drwilner Please rate and review each episode. To contact Dr. Wilner or to join the mailing list: www.andrewwilner.com This production has been made possible in part by support from “The Art of Medicine's” wonderful sponsor, Locumstory.com, a resource where providers can get real, unbiased answers about locum tenens. If you are interested in locum tenens, or considering a new full-time position, please go to Locumstory.com. Or paste this link into your browser: https://locumstory.com/?source=DSP_directbuy_drwil...
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO, FACOFP Guest: Mansi R. Shah, MD The latest International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) guidelines emphasize immune function, relapse timing, and therapeutic intent to guide the sequencing of T-cell-redirecting therapies in relapsed/refractory (R/R) multiple myeloma. Hear key updates as Dr. Jennifer Caudle and Dr. Mansi Shah discuss how we can integrate T-cell redirecting therapies into patient care more intentionally. Dr. Shah is an Associate Professor and the Clinical Director of Multiple Myeloma at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.
Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, we're diving into a whirlwind of activity in the industry, where scientific breakthroughs, regulatory shifts, and strategic collaborations are all reshaping the future of healthcare.Let's start with a look at the ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to negotiate Medicare drug prices under the Inflation Reduction Act. This initiative is set to impact 15 high-profile drugs, marking a significant push towards more stringent pricing regulations. The aim is to make medications more affordable for patients, but this move could also compel pharmaceutical companies to rethink their pricing strategies and revenue models. Such regulatory changes underscore a broader trend toward cost containment in healthcare, a critical issue as drug prices continue to be a major concern for policymakers and consumers alike. Additionally, proposed changes to Medicare Advantage rates by the Trump administration could lead to benefit cuts or market exits by insurers, highlighting ongoing uncertainties in healthcare financing that could significantly impact patient access to care.In the realm of oncology, Johnson & Johnson has achieved another milestone with its Darzalex Faspro. This drug has received FDA approval for an expanded indication in treating newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplants. This approval is not just a regulatory win; it reflects the growing importance of combination therapies in enhancing treatment outcomes for complex diseases like multiple myeloma. The shift towards combination regimens is a notable trend in oncology, aiming to maximize therapeutic efficacy and improve patient survival rates.Meanwhile, Teva Pharmaceuticals is bracing for a potential slowdown come 2026 after a period of growth. This projection highlights the inherent volatility in the pharmaceutical market, where external factors such as regulatory changes and competitive pressures can swiftly alter financial trajectories. Companies like Teva must remain agile and adaptable to navigate these unpredictable waters.On the innovation front, Cellares has secured $257 million in a Series D funding round aimed at expanding its cell therapy contract manufacturing operations globally. This significant investment underscores an increasing demand for advanced therapeutic manufacturing capabilities, reflecting the industry's pivot towards personalized medicine and cell-based therapies. As the landscape of medicine shifts towards more individualized approaches, companies like Cellares are positioning themselves at the forefront of this transformative trend.Novo Nordisk is actively exploring new growth avenues, with its business development head engaging in numerous strategic meetings at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. This proactive approach illustrates how critical partnerships and acquisitions are becoming for pharmaceutical companies looking to maintain a competitive edge and drive innovation forward. Novo Nordisk's pursuit of Metsera aligns with broader industry trends where strategic acquisitions are leveraged to bolster pipelines with innovative therapies.Pfizer continues to dominate the vaccine production arena despite challenging market conditions that have seen competitors like Sanofi face setbacks. This leadership can be attributed to Pfizer's robust product pipeline and strong relationships with healthcare providers, highlighting how trust and reliability remain crucial components of success in this field.In gene therapy news, Eli Lilly has forged a $1.1 billion agreement with Seamless Therapeutics aimed at developing gene-editing medications for hearing loss. This collaboration is indicative of gene therapy's expanding scope, offering hope for addressing previously untreatable conditions Support the show
Send us a textShari stops by the show to discuss, new music, performing the National Anthem of Nascar, health and so much more....****Embodying the heart and soul of country music, Southwestern songstress Shari Rowe redefines what it means to captivate. Bringing authenticity, intentionality, and a timeless blend of country and americana, Rowe's “voice, personality, and story will mesmerize you” (Missy, Center Stage Magazine). From international tours in Poland to charity events, to opening for big name artists like Wynonna Judd and LeAnn Rimes, Rowe has seen all sides of the industry and proven her invaluable talent. Closer to home, the Arizonan continues to champion rising talent and the spirit of true country music as co-host of the local radio series Arizona on the Rise. Shari Rowe isn't just a trailblazer—she's a guiding light in modern country music. With every song she reminds us where the genre has been, and where it's headed next.After facing a frightening health scare, country singer-songwriter Shari Rowe turned to music for strength. Her upcoming single, “Too Good To Go,” began as a poem written the night she was told she might have Multiple Myeloma, a form of blood cancer. What started as fear turned into gratitude, transforming into one of her most personal and powerful songs to date. Weeks later, doctors confirmed a rare but non-life-threatening autoimmune condition, but the song remains a heartfelt reminder that life is, indeed, too good to go.“I love that I've got so much to lose — that line is the heartbeat of the song.” Shari Rowe ****If you would like to contact the show about being a guest, please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast Suzi©2025 Better To...Podcast with D. M. NeedomSupport the show
This week, we begin our discussion about treatment of multiple myeloma, focusing on the first-line setting. Once again, a lot has changed in this space over the last few years, most notably the standards of care (now quadruplet regimens instead of triplet regimens!). We break down the data and how to help you practically approach your treatment planning for your patient with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.Content:- What are the phases of treatment for multiple myeloma- What are our current treatment standards of care? - How do we select the agents to include in our first-line regimens? - How do we stratify patients into quadruplet vs. triplet eligible? What about transplant eligible vs. ineligible? ** This episode is sponsored by Primum! To learn more, sign up for your free account, and to ask questions to Primum experts, visit primum.co/fellows** Want to review the show notes for this episode and others? Check out our website. Love what you hear? Tell a friend and leave a review on our podcast streaming platforms!Twitter: @TheFellowOnCallInstagram: @TheFellowOnCallListen in on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Youtube
Feeling overwhelmed by the rapid pace of change in multiple myeloma? ASH 2025 delivered potentially practice-changing data that could redefine second-line therapy and beyond. In this episode, we sat down with myeloma specialist Dr. Ben Derman from the University of Chicago to dissect the most critical studies. We moved from the controversial treatment of high-risk smoldering myeloma to head-to-head comparisons in newly diagnosed disease, and finally, to the groundbreaking bispecific antibody data that is set to revolutionize care at first relapse. Key topics covered in this episode: ● AQUILA update: Daratumumab in high-risk smoldering myeloma, and the ongoing clinical dilemma ● COBRA: Is KRD superior to VRD in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma? Unpacking the MRD and PFS data. ● TecLILLE: A first look at Teclistamab + Daratumumab in frontline, transplant-ineligible patients. ● MajesTEC-3: PFS and OS data for Teclistamab + Daratumumab in first relapse, and its impending FDA approval. Tune in for this expert breakdown to navigate the new myeloma landscape with confidence. Follow us on social media: • X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oncbrothers • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oncbrothers • Website: https://oncbrothers.com/ Subscribe for more deep dives into treatment algorithms and major conference highlights! #OncologyBrothers #ASH2025 #MultipleMyeloma #Myeloma #SmolderingMyeloma #BispecificAntibody #Teclistamab #Daratumumab #CART
Featuring perspectives from Dr Sagar Lonial and Dr María-Victoria Mateos, including the following topics: Introduction (0:00) Best of ASH Multiple Myeloma (1:56) Case: A man in his late 50s with t(11;14) IgA kappa myeloma discovered during workup for new Stage IV kidney disease who has a chest wall plasmacytoma receives daratumumab with CyBorD and radiation therapy to the plasmacytoma with minimal response — Jeremy Lorber, MD (8:35) Antibody-Drug Conjugates and Other Emerging Novel Therapies for Relapsed/Refractory (R/R) Multiple Myeloma (MM) — Dr Lonial (16:58) Case: A man in his mid 80s with severe obesity and coronary artery disease, chronic heart failure and sleep apnea receives belantamab mafodotin with low-dose pomalidomide for multiregimen-relapsed myeloma — Neil Morganstein, MD (27:57) Case: A man in his mid 60s with a history of stroke with aphasia receives teclistamab for multiregimen-relapsed MM after daratumumab, proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs and selinexor — Justin Favaro, MD, PhD (34:42) Integrating Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy and Bispecific Antibodies into the Management of R/R MM — Dr Mateos (39:09) Case: A man in his early 70s with kappa light chain myeloma experiences complete response on cilta-cel CAR T-cell therapy with hypogammaglobulinemia requiring IVIG and develops melanoma of the abdominal wall — Bhavana (Tina) Bhatnagar, DO (52:07) Case: A man in his mid 50s with heavily relapsed MM who received multiple prior lines of therapy, including CAR T-cell therapy, receives talquetamab — Priya Rudolph, MD, PhD (55:44) CME information and select publications
"[Multiple myeloma] is very treatable, very manageable, but right now it is still considered an incurable disease. So, patients are on this journey with myeloma for the long term. It's very important for us to realize that during their journey, we will see them repeatedly. They are going to be part of our work family. They will be with us for a while. I think it's our job to be their advocate. To be really focused on not just the disease, but periodically assessing that financial burden and psychosocial aspect," Ann McNeill, RN, MSN, APN, nurse practitioner at the John Theurer Cancer Center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ, told Lenise Taylor, MN, RN, AOCNS®, TCTCN™, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, during a conversation about multiple myeloma. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 Earn 0.75 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by January 16, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge related to the pathophysiology and diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Episode Notes Complete this evaluation for free NCPD. ONS Podcast™ episodes: Episode 332: Best Nursing Practices for Pain Management in Patients With Cancer Episode 256: Cancer Symptom Management Basics: Hematologic Complications Episode 192: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Hypercalcemia of Malignancy ONS Voice articles: AI Multiple Myeloma Model Predicts Individual Risk, Outcomes, and Genomic Implications Cancer Mortality Declines Among Black Patients but Remains Disproportionately High Financial Navigation During Hematologic Cancer Saves Patients and Caregivers $2,500 Multiple Myeloma: Detecting Genetic Changes Through Bone Marrow Biopsy and the Influence on Care Multiple Myeloma Prevention, Screening, Treatment, and Survivorship Recommendations Nurse-Led Bone Marrow Biopsy Clinics Truncate Time for Testing, Treatment Diagnose and Treat Hypercalcemia of Malignancy ONS books: BMTCN® Certification Review Manual (second edition) Multiple Myeloma: A Textbook for Nurses (third edition) Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: African American Patients With Multiple Myeloma: Optimizing Care to Decrease Racial Disparities Music Intervention: Nonpharmacologic Method to Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Adult Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Procedures Other ONS resources: Financial Toxicity Huddle Card Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Huddle Card Hematology, Cellular Therapy, and Stem Cell Transplantation Learning Library American Cancer Society article: What Is Multiple Myeloma? Blood Cancer United educational resources page International Myeloma Foundation homepage Myeloma University homepage Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) article: Understanding Multiple Myeloma To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "Epidemiologically, myeloma is a cancer of older adults. The median age is about 69. It is more common in men than women. It's a ratio of about three men to two women that are diagnosed. It is much more common in people of African American descent with increasing global incidence linked to aging populations. Although, the highest rates are in high-income countries. So, if we look at some of the risk factors, and several have been identified, including MGUS. MGUS is a benign precursor of myeloma, and it stands for monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. Older age is also a risk factor, although we do see patients that are younger who are diagnosed with myeloma." TS 1:54 "Bone pain, specifically in the back, and fatigue, are very common symptoms that relate to things that are going on behind the scenes with myeloma. But also, patients can be bothered by frequent and long-lasting infections. So, they find that they get sick more frequently than their family and friends, and they take a longer time to recover. That could also be a presenting sign. I think there can be some presenting signs and symptoms related to electrolyte abnormalities, especially in later stages. They might be nauseated, vomiting, or constipated. Also, signs and symptoms related to cytopenias. You have to remember that this is a bone marrow cancer. So, we do have some problem with development of normal blood cells. So, we can see not only infections, but bleeding issues related to thrombocytopenia and factors related to anemia from low red blood cell counts." TS 7:15 "About 20%–25% of our patients who are diagnosed are asymptomatic. They have no symptoms. They're living their lives, they're going to work or they're traveling, playing golf on the weekends, taking care of their children or grandchildren. They are just living their lives. And at times, they go to the primary care physician and then they're referred to a hematologist-oncologist, and they're pretty surprised when they're sent to a cancer center. The way they are diagnosed in this matter is that their routine lab work, the complete blood cell count may be normal, there may be some slight differences in their hemoglobin. But what we see in the chemistry, the complete metabolic panel, is an elevation in their total protein and or an elevation of the total globulins." TS 9:22 "The bone marrow biopsy serves many purposes. You want to determine the percentage of bone marrow plasma cells. So, you want to get the degree of plasmacytosis. And then you want to do really specific tests on those plasma cells. So, you want to isolate the malignant plasma cells and determine, via analysis. So, we do the karyotype, chromosomal studies, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) studies, immunohistochemistry studies, and molecular studies. All of these studies are looking for specific genetic changes in the myeloma cells—looking for translocations or deletions. And it's very important to get that information because we can put patients in a category of having standard-risk disease versus high-risk disease. And that can give us a better picture of what this patient's journey with myeloma may look like." TS 13:41 "When I used to work in lymphoma, I spoke with the physicians who were lymphoma specialists, and they said that they foresee a future in having these assays that detect circulating tumor cells actually take the place of imaging studies like restaging positron-emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT) scans. So, it's really amazing, these tests that are on the market now and maybe not as widespread as we'd like, but there's a lot of nice assays out there that will become more popular and used more commonplace in the future that I think are going to help identify myeloma more precisely. ... If you think about myeloma, even with measurable residual disease (MRD), MRD for leukemia, for lymphoma, you take a blood sample, you test it for MRD. For myeloma, you need a bone marrow biopsy. You need a bone marrow sample. You can't do MRD on a blood sample for myeloma. Not yet. But if we perfect these assays and we can eventually detect this, then you're looking at a whole new ballgame. You can even perfect your MRD testing as well. So, it's a very exciting time for some of these heme malignancies." TS 28:09
Dr Sagar Lonial from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and Dr María-Victoria Mateos from the University Hospital of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain, discuss cases of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma and recentresearch findings from the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting. CME information and select publications here.
Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, we delve into the latest innovations, strategic shifts, and regulatory updates shaping the industry.Johnson & Johnson's Tecvayli, a promising monotherapy for multiple myeloma, has shown remarkable efficacy in clinical trials. By reducing the risk of disease progression or death by 71% among patients resistant to anti-CD38 therapies, Tecvayli is setting a new standard in oncological treatment. This breakthrough underscores not only its potential as a standalone therapy but also highlights significant advancements in managing multiple myeloma—a cancer notoriously difficult to treat and manage.In regulatory developments, Sanofi has recently completed pricing negotiations with U.S. policymakers, gaining much-needed clarity on drug pricing regulations. However, Sanofi remains cautious as evolving policies could impact future operations. This scenario is emblematic of the broader industry challenge: navigating an uncertain regulatory landscape while maintaining stability and profitability in volatile markets.Astellas Pharma is adapting to its looming patent cliff for the prostate cancer drug Xtandi by focusing on innovation as a strategy for sustainable growth. With patent protection set to expire next year, Astellas emphasizes innovation over acquisitions for revenue protection, reflecting a broader industry trend towards long-term growth strategies rather than short-term gains.Meanwhile, Jazz Pharmaceuticals has sold a priority review voucher for $200 million, highlighting the persistent value of these vouchers which expedite FDA review processes. Such vouchers are becoming essential strategic assets as companies seek competitive advantages through faster market entry.On the technological front, Becton Dickinson's $110 million investment to expand syringe production capabilities demonstrates efforts to meet rising demand for injectable medications like GLP-1s. This initiative not only addresses immediate supply chain needs but also aligns with broader discussions about reshoring pharmaceutical manufacturing in the U.S., enhancing domestic production capabilities.Financially, strategic trends were a focal point at the recent J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Although large-scale mergers and acquisitions were anticipated, none materialized, suggesting an evolving focus towards strategic partnerships and incremental innovations over mega-mergers among industry stakeholders.Looking ahead, AbbVie's projection of strong growth into the 2030s is driven by a robust pipeline and strategic initiatives. As companies navigate a complex landscape defined by innovation demands and regulatory changes, such outlooks underscore the industry's commitment to sustaining growth and innovation while improving patient outcomes through novel treatments and technologies.Italian pharmaceutical company Alfasigma's acquisition of rights to an injectable treatment for HSV encephalitis from a German biotech firm further exemplifies strategic investments aimed at expanding therapeutic portfolios with innovative solutions addressing critical health needs. This move is significant given the limited therapeutic options available for this severe condition.The Novo Nordisk Foundation's $860 million investment in Denmark's BioInnovation Institute underscores efforts to strengthen local biotech ecosystems. By nurturing homegrown biotech and deep tech companies, this initiative positions Denmark as a prominent hub for research and development while facilitating the translation of scientific discoveries into viable therapeutic solutions.Ocugen's promising mid-phase data for its gene therapy targeting eye disease positions it as a potential competitor against market leaders like Apellis and Astellas. The positive phase 2 results highlight gene therapy's growiSupport the show
In this episode of Hema Now, Kenneth Anderson from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, shares his expert insights in multiple myeloma research. From key takeaways from the recent American Society of Hematology (ASH) Congress to efforts tackling drug resistance, and the challenges in translating laboratory science into the clinic, this episode is a must-watch. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:10 – Overview of multiple myeloma 04:45 – Kenneth's journey into medicine 07:44 – Myeloma microenvironment 13:40 – Bringing laboratory science to the bedside 16:18 – Exciting myeloma breakthroughs 24:00 – Targeting drug resistance 29:50 – Personalised medicine 34:20 – Importance of early intervention 39:40 – A message to those facing multiple myeloma 42:40 – Three magic wishes for healthcare
This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/EBAH/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/JGX865. CME/MOC/EBAH/AAPA credit will be available until January 4, 2027.Many Roads to Myeloma Remission: Making Sequential Choices With BCMA and Non-BCMA Immunotherapies In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and HealthTree Foundation for Multiple Myeloma. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis educational activity is supported by independent medical educational grants from Arcellx, Inc. and Kite, a Gilead Company; GSK; Johnson & Johnson; and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.
This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/EBAH/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/JGX865. CME/MOC/EBAH/AAPA credit will be available until January 4, 2027.Many Roads to Myeloma Remission: Making Sequential Choices With BCMA and Non-BCMA Immunotherapies In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and HealthTree Foundation for Multiple Myeloma. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis educational activity is supported by independent medical educational grants from Arcellx, Inc. and Kite, a Gilead Company; GSK; Johnson & Johnson; and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.
This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/EBAH/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/JGX865. CME/MOC/EBAH/AAPA credit will be available until January 4, 2027.Many Roads to Myeloma Remission: Making Sequential Choices With BCMA and Non-BCMA Immunotherapies In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and HealthTree Foundation for Multiple Myeloma. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis educational activity is supported by independent medical educational grants from Arcellx, Inc. and Kite, a Gilead Company; GSK; Johnson & Johnson; and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.
This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/EBAH/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/JGX865. CME/MOC/EBAH/AAPA credit will be available until January 4, 2027.Many Roads to Myeloma Remission: Making Sequential Choices With BCMA and Non-BCMA Immunotherapies In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and HealthTree Foundation for Multiple Myeloma. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis educational activity is supported by independent medical educational grants from Arcellx, Inc. and Kite, a Gilead Company; GSK; Johnson & Johnson; and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.
This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/EBAH/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/JGX865. CME/MOC/EBAH/AAPA credit will be available until January 4, 2027.Many Roads to Myeloma Remission: Making Sequential Choices With BCMA and Non-BCMA Immunotherapies In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and HealthTree Foundation for Multiple Myeloma. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis educational activity is supported by independent medical educational grants from Arcellx, Inc. and Kite, a Gilead Company; GSK; Johnson & Johnson; and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.
This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/EBAH/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/JGX865. CME/MOC/EBAH/AAPA credit will be available until January 4, 2027.Many Roads to Myeloma Remission: Making Sequential Choices With BCMA and Non-BCMA Immunotherapies In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and HealthTree Foundation for Multiple Myeloma. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis educational activity is supported by independent medical educational grants from Arcellx, Inc. and Kite, a Gilead Company; GSK; Johnson & Johnson; and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.
Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 1-01-2025: An emailer asks about omega-3 supplementation for memory at age 72. Dr. Dawn advises checking that fish oil capsules contain adequate DHA—at least 1,000 mg—since many omega-3 products have low DHA levels. She notes Medicare covers the same testing at standard labs as proprietary labs like OmegaQuant that charge patients directly. Beyond omega-3s, she emphasizes glucose control (hemoglobin A1c below 5.6) since the enzyme that breaks down insulin also clears beta-amyloid, and weight training to raise brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which promotes new synapse formation essential for memory. Dr. Dawn reviews Popular Science's top 2025 health innovation: eye drops from Lens Therapeutics containing aceclidine that correct age-related farsightedness for 10 hours. The drops shrink the pupil to increase depth of field, improving near vision by three or more lines on eye charts within 30 minutes without affecting distance vision. Side effects include eye irritation, dimmed night vision, and headache. She describes Duke University's breakthrough allowing heart transplants from circulatory death donors using an on-table reanimation technique. This could expand the pediatric donor pool by 20%—critical since up to 20% of children die waiting for transplants. Dr. Dawn celebrates CAR-T immunotherapy for multiple myeloma, which saved her husband's life. Of 97 heavily pretreated patients, 38% achieved complete remission still present at five years, with over 50% total survival. The therapy removes T-cells, uses CRISPR to add receptors targeting cancer cell antigens, then reinfuses the modified cells. She highlights a UC Davis study showing remote blood pressure monitoring with home technology, education, and coaching dropped patients' average blood pressure from 150/80 to 125/74 in months—low-tech with high impact. Dr. Dawn explains the Nano Knife for prostate cancer, which uses localized electrical pulses delivered through thin wires to destroy tumors while sparing surrounding nerves. This minimally invasive approach could reduce erectile dysfunction and incontinence common with traditional surgery. She describes Gilead's Sunlenca, a twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention that's 99% effective. At $14,000 per injection in the US, proceeds help fund access in resource-limited countries where it can be distributed like a vaccination. Dr. Dawn discusses Journavx (suzetrigine), a new non-opioid pain medication working on sodium channels to block pain signals before reaching the brain. At $30 for 50 pills on GoodRx, it offers an alternative for surgical pain in patients with addiction history or genetic vulnerability to opioid dependence. She details the landmark case of Baby KJ, the first person to receive personalized CRISPR gene therapy. Born with a CPS1 enzyme deficiency causing toxic ammonia buildup, KJ was too small for liver transplant. Scientists identified his specific mutation and used CRISPR base editing delivered via lipid nanoparticles to correct a single DNA letter—changing an A to G—in his liver cells which restored enough function to be discharged home. Dr. Dawn reports surprising findings that COVID mRNA vaccines amplify cancer immunotherapy. Lung cancer patients who received COVID vaccination within 100 days of checkpoint inhibitor treatment had 56% three-year survival versus 31% for unvaccinated patients. The mechanism is unknown but may involve mRNA generally alerting the immune system. She revisits research showing Zostavax shingles vaccination reduced dementia risk by 20% over seven years. A natural experiment in Wales—where an age cutoff created comparable vaccinated and unvaccinated groups—provided strong evidence that preventing herpes zoster inflammation protects brain health. Dr. Dawn concludes with Huntington's disease breakthrough: microRNA therapy delivered by virus directly into the brain slowed disease progression by 75% over three years. The microRNA binds to Huntington protein mRNA, preventing ribosome translation and toxic protein production. Some patients returned to work; others expected to need wheelchairs are still walking.
In today's episode, the discussion features Surbhi Sidana, MD, an associate professor of medicine (blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapy) and leader of the Myeloma CAR-T/Immunotherapy Program at Stanford University/Stanford Medicine, as well as a member of the Stanford Cancer Institute, who provided clinical and regulatory perspectives on the FDA approval of belantamab mafodotin-blmf (Blenrep) in combination with bortezomib (Velcade) and dexamethasone (BVd) for adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least 2 prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulatory agent. The approval was supported by findings from the phase 3 DREAMM-7 trial (NCT04246047).
Dr. Lisa Hicks and Dr. Joseph Mikhael discuss the updated guideline from ASCO and Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) on the treatment of multiple myeloma. They cover recommendations for therapeutic options across smoldering multiple myeloma, transplant eligible multiple myeloma, transplant ineligible multiple myeloma, and relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. They highlight the importance of shared decision making and patient-centric care. They comment on the explosion of new treatment options in this space and the impetus for this guideline becoming a living guideline, which will be updated on an ongoing, regular basis. Read the full guideline, "Treatment of Multiple Myeloma: ASCO-Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Living Guideline" at www.asco.org/hematologic-malignancies-guidelines. TRANSCRIPT This guideline, clinical tools and resources are available at www.asco.org/hematologic-malignancies-guidelines. Read the full text of the guideline and review authors' disclosures of potential conflicts of interest in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO-25-02587 Brittany Harvey: Hello and welcome to the ASCO Guidelines podcast, one of ASCO's podcasts delivering timely information to keep you up to date on the latest changes, challenges, and advances in oncology. You can find all the shows, including this one, at asco.org/podcasts. My name is Brittany Harvey, and today I am interviewing Dr. Lisa Hicks from St. Michael's Hospital and University of Toronto, and Dr. Joseph Mikhael from the Translational Genomics Research Institute, an affiliate of City of Hope Cancer Center, co-chairs on "Treatment of Multiple Myeloma: American Society of Clinical Oncology-Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Living Guideline." Thank you for being here today, Dr. Hicks and Dr. Mikhael. Dr. Lisa Hicks: Thanks so much. Dr. Joseph Mikhael: It is a pleasure to be with you, Brittany. Thank you. Brittany Harvey: Before we discuss this guideline, I would like to note that ASCO takes great care in the development of its guidelines and ensuring that the ASCO Conflict of Interest Policy is followed for each guideline. The disclosures of potential conflicts of interest for the guideline panel, including Dr. Hicks and Dr. Mikhael who have joined us here today, are available online with the publication of the guideline in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, which is linked in the show notes. So then to dive into what we are here today to talk about, Dr. Mikhael, I would like to start by recognizing that this guideline updates the 2019 ASCO-CCO Guideline on the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma. So what prompted this update and what is the scope of this updated guideline? Dr. Joseph Mikhael: It is amazing when we think back in myeloma years, 2019 actually seems a very, very long time ago because really so much has changed in myeloma over these last six to seven years. Indeed, there have been over 150 randomized controlled trials that we didn't have at the prior guideline that we reviewed for this. Myeloma is a disease that has really changed so dramatically over these last several years. Multiple new agents have been introduced. We now have CAR-T cell therapy, bispecific antibodies, and multiple other agents that were not available at the time. Furthermore, with this growing complexity, it is becoming more important than ever to be able to provide practical advice and guidelines to the oncology community. For most oncologists, they have less than 5% of their time dedicated to multiple myeloma. It is important to bring a clarity to them that allows them to care for their patients. And the scope of these guidelines, furthermore, really cover the whole spectrum of myeloma. They go further than our prior guideline where now we have included smoldering multiple myeloma along with frontline therapy and relapsed multiple myeloma. So, we have really tried to provide the full spectrum to our colleagues in oncology to ensure that they have the tools they need to provide the best care possible for their patients. Dr. Lisa Hicks: That is a really terrific summary. And maybe one thing I will just add is it is really unique to have this much literature. I can't think of another guideline that I have ever been involved with that has seen a field move so quickly and develop so many advancements in a period of just over four or five years. Brittany Harvey: Certainly, there is a large volume of evidence that you all had to review for this guideline update. I think to your point probably one of the greater volumes of literature for a guideline update that you both mentioned. Based on that, I would like to review the key recommendations that are updated in this guideline. So Dr. Hicks, that new patient population that Dr. Mikhael mentioned earlier, what are the key recommendations for patients with smoldering multiple myeloma? Dr. Lisa Hicks: So this is the first time that an ASCO guideline is addressing this branch of multiple myeloma care. It is an area where I think some guidance is needed, and smoldering myeloma is not an active cancer. And so one thing that I really want to highlight is that the panel felt very strongly that to recommend any therapy in this space we needed a higher level of evidentiary certainty, of evidentiary confidence, to make recommendations for active therapy. The panel really made two very important recommendations. First of all, the panel did not recommend treatment for low or intermediate risk smoldering myeloma. That is important. And then the area where I think for the first time we have recommended consideration of treatment is patients with high risk smoldering myeloma. And for patients with high risk smoldering myeloma, the panel recommended that it was appropriate to consider either treatment with daratumumab or careful observation. Dr. Joseph Mikhael: And I think that move forward as you have mentioned, Dr. Hicks, is particularly important because it is an area to some degree still of equipoise and many trials are going on in the area. But we do now have a strong phase III trial that supports the use of daratumumab monotherapy for three years when compared to close observation. But of course, that is not for everyone. And one of the key themes of all of our recommendations are going to be now that more and more choices are available, that we have discussions with our patients to ensure that we match the right treatment with the preference of the patient. And I think that is particularly important here in smoldering myeloma. Dr. Lisa Hicks: Multiple myeloma care and the multiple myeloma evidence is really so nuanced, and one of the nuances that readers will appreciate if they read the guideline is that how smoldering myeloma is risk stratified has been different across different trials. And that really adds to the complexity of this recommendation and is one of the reasons that the panel felt that it was appropriate to recommend either observation or treatment. Brittany Harvey: It is great to have these new recommendations for this unique patient population. And as you both mentioned, that individualized patient care is really important across this entire guideline. So then following those recommendations, Dr. Mikhael, what is recommended for initial therapy, autologous stem cell transplantation, post transplant therapy, and measurement of response for patients with transplant eligible multiple myeloma? Dr. Joseph Mikhael: Well, that is an area that has really considerably also grown since the last guideline. Obviously one would have to consult the guidelines to get every last detail, but in essence, we want to assess whether or not patients are transplant eligible or ineligible. And that assessment is not based on age or renal function alone, but indeed on a careful assessment of that patient. When that assessment is made and deemed that a patient is transplant eligible, our recommendation is that a patient typically would receive a quadruplet. That is to say, a monoclonal antibody directed against CD38, a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory drug, and dexamethasone to be given for approximately four to six cycles followed by the stem cell transplant, followed by potentially another two cycles of consolidation, and then maintenance therapy. A couple of important caveats. One, we do have two different CD38 antibodies that can be used, either daratumumab or isatuximab. Although typically bortezomib is the preferred proteasome inhibitor, consideration can be given to carfilzomib by virtue of the potential toxicity from bortezomib. And then lastly in the maintenance setting, we are typically recommending at least lenalidomide alone, but consideration can be given to dual maintenance therapy as the data is emerging to either add to that daratumumab or carfilzomib. All the while using the IMWG criteria for response. The goal of course is to achieve the deepest response possible and to maintain that response until such time as patients would relapse. Finally, the length of maintenance therapy continues to be an area of equipoise and study in multiple myeloma. And so at minimum, patients would receive two to three years of maintenance therapy, and based on risk status and depth of response it can be considered that patients would potentially come off maintenance therapy, of course always with the caveat that toxicity would influence length of therapy as well. Brittany Harvey: Yes, as you mentioned, evaluating which patients are eligible is extremely important for considering what is recommended in the guideline for both transplant eligible and transplant ineligible patients. So then Dr. Hicks, following those recommendations for transplant eligible multiple myeloma, what are the recommended treatments, goals of therapy, and measurement of response for patients with transplant ineligible multiple myeloma? Dr. Lisa Hicks: You know, I really can't emphasize enough how important an individualized patient assessment is. When we are thinking about the range of patients that are included in this category of transplant ineligible patients, it is a huge range. You may have fairly fit patients in their late 70s all the way to patients in their 90s. And we really want to see that treatments are tailored both to the fitness of the patient, their individual circumstances, and their preferences. And it is a wonderful thing to have lots of options for patients in this circumstance. What the guidelines have recommended for most patients who are transplant ineligible but fit enough for a stronger therapy is quadruplet therapy. So actually therapy that is very similar to what is being recommended in the transplant eligible population but for a longer period of time. And then for those patients who for whatever reason, be it their fitness or their preference, are not appropriate for that quadruplet therapy, the recommendation is for triplet therapy with a combination of lenalidomide, bortezomib, dexamethasone, or very often, more often in most cases, an antibody based approach with an anti-CD38 plus lenalidomide plus dexamethasone. Dr. Joseph Mikhael: The only thing I would add to that, I think we have to also, as we do mention in our recommendations, be particularly cautious with the dosing of these medications. Because even though we think of them as a single agent or a particular class, there can be quite a variation within the dosing regimen that can affect a patient's side effects and their quality of life. And so being very careful with dose modifications, and particularly in the transplant ineligible patient, is an important part of the recommendation as well. Dr. Lisa Hicks: Yeah, this is a podcast so no one can see me nodding vigorously that dose modification is so important particularly with those older and frailer patients, and with particular attention to trying to reduce dexamethasone doses and favoring weekly administration of bortezomib when that drug is used. Brittany Harvey: Absolutely. Considering the risks and benefits and patient preferences is really key to selecting therapy for these patients. So then Dr. Mikhael, for the final overarching patient population addressed in this guideline, for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, what treatment options are recommended? Dr. Joseph Mikhael: This of course is, if you will, the biggest part of the guideline because there has been so much done in the relapse setting. And I think we start the guideline by saying a decision has to be made as to when to institute therapy. That there may be some patients with slow biochemical relapse that may be monitored for a period of time. But when the decision is made to initiate treatment, instead of a simple algorithm, the guideline emphasizes the fact that there are multiple choices that can be given to a patient that are going to match what comorbidities the patient has, what they have been treated with before, and of course what their preferences are. I think we highlight two particular areas. That now that CAR-T cell therapy is available as early as first relapse, it should be a consideration by virtue of the fact that it has resulted in such deep and durable responses. But that triplets should also be considered in that earlier relapse setting because we do have multiple classes of agents that can be used. We know that in later relapse options exist including bispecific antibodies for which we have four different choices. And that in general, patients will ultimately receive either a triplet or CAR-T cell therapy in earlier relapse, but there are some patients who may be eligible only for a doublet by virtue of their comorbidities and of their prior therapies. Lastly, it really does emphasize the point as we have mentioned a few times in this podcast, and I am so glad it keeps coming up, is that as I often say we don't treat myeloma, we treat people. And engaging the patient in that conversation to ensure that the right treatment gets matched to the right patients is particularly important because with all the new classes that we have with antibody drug conjugates, with XPO1 inhibitors, the traditional three classes of proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs, monoclonal antibodies, along with as we have already mentioned CAR-T and bispecific antibodies, it really is an incredible laundry list of choice. And making that choice specific to the patient becomes absolutely critical. I should also lastly note that there are patients who may defer their initial transplant. There may be patients who may be eligible for a second transplant. So autologous stem cell transplant, although primarily used in the frontline setting, may still be a consideration for a smaller subset of patients in the relapse setting. Dr. Lisa Hicks: I think maybe one thing that I would add is an overarching principle which is actually similar to a principle in the first guideline, and that is that in the relapsed or refractory setting, there are many different treatment options. And in fact, the number of treatment options feels like it is evolving every day. But an overarching principle for clinicians to consider is to try and choose combinations of drugs that the patient has either not been exposed to in the past or certainly that they are not refractory to. We really want to be pulling new options out of the toolbox as much as we can. Dr. Joseph Mikhael: Very often we do see where someone may be on a triplet and they are progressing on it and someone just changes out one drug. We have suggested not to take that approach but to take the approach of completely introducing a new therapy when someone is progressing on their current therapy. I think that point is particularly important and the consensus panel was very clear. Brittany Harvey: Understood. That is very helpful when thinking about what options to offer to patients in the relapsed and refractory setting. And as you mentioned earlier, the figures in this guideline provide an outline of options and then the tables really go into some of the details and outcomes of the trials, and those are very helpful for clinicians to refer to. So then Dr. Hicks, we have talked a little bit about some of the nuances of the guideline, but what should clinicians know as they implement these new and updated recommendations? Dr. Lisa Hicks: I think they should feel comfortable that these are trustworthy guidelines. So these are evidence-based guidelines that have been rigorously developed after a very thorough evidence review and put together by a panel of experts who were extremely thoughtful in their review of the evidence. And so all of this contributes to the trustworthiness of the guidance. And then I would also encourage people to take a deep look at the guidelines because of the importance of nuance that is addressed in them, and then to also explore some of the tools that ASCO is developing that helps with implementation including the flow charts that are contained within the guidelines and some additional tools that are available online. Brittany Harvey: Absolutely. The tools and resources for this guideline are available online with the publication and we will provide links to that in the show notes of the episode. So then following that, Dr. Mikhael, how does this guideline update affect patients with multiple myeloma? Dr. Joseph Mikhael: As we sort of intimated earlier, I like to say I don't treat myeloma, I treat people. I think we should always be patient-centric and patient-focused. And I think in the discussion we always were. We always wanted to ensure that multiple factors go into a decision-making process. We are not just looking at the biology of the disease, we are looking at patient factors. Those patient factors include their frailty as we commented in a frailty assessment, their preferences, their comorbidities. And I think, in a day where we have so many choices, we emphasize in the guideline the importance of that conversation with the patient. That, if you will, shared decision-making model where options are laid out and based on the patient factors and the treatment factors they can then be meshed together in the best way so that patients can make the right choice. And of course in conjunction with the guidelines, we have patient friendly summaries of them. And we involved, of course, patients in the development of these guidelines. And I think that is one of the greatest strengths of the ASCO guidelines is that there is a patient with us at the table who is giving their perspective on the guideline as we go forward. So I am very thankful that we have created a product that is, if you will, not only for the providers, the practitioners that are prescribing these agents and that are directly giving the care, but indeed for the very patients who of course have the most at stake here. Dr. Lisa Hicks: Yeah Joe, I am so glad you called out the participation of patient partners in the guideline. It is such an important part and they were really- the patient partner was such an important part of this panel in helping us understand the patient perspective as we developed this guidance. Brittany Harvey: Definitely. It is a hugely important role for the panel and for all of the panel including the patient partners and the experts in the disease to review the evidence and come up with comprehensive recommendations. And yes, as you mentioned, the individualized treatment and the shared decision-making is really paramount to this guideline. Finally, Dr. Hicks, you alluded to earlier the vast number of treatment options that is really exploding in multiple myeloma. And so this guideline is becoming a living guideline continuously updated by ASCO. So what are the outstanding questions regarding this topic and what evidence is the panel looking forward to for future updates? Dr. Lisa Hicks: I am really excited about this. This is one of the first guidelines that will be a living guideline for ASCO and it is such a good fit. You have heard Joe and I say a few times how quickly this field is moving, how complex the field is. I think everyone on the panel knew that no matter how quickly we did it and how deeply we reviewed the evidence, it was inevitable that more evidence would be generated as we were putting out the guideline. In a field like that, it is really important that we find a way to provide evidence-based guidelines quickly to the community. You know, waiting another five years, letting another 150 trials accrue before we do another guideline is not what the community needs. And so ASCO has really risen to this challenge and is committed to living guidelines. And so a living guideline is a guideline that commits to reviewing the evolving evidence on an ongoing basis, watching for practice changing trials, and having a standing panel that will review evidence and update recommendations on a regularly scheduled basis. So that is what a living guideline is, and that is what this guideline is becoming. That is just the first thing in terms of what a living guideline is. And then what are we watching? Well, honestly what aren't we watching? There is so much happening in multiple myeloma. We knew as we put the guideline out that there were trials in process, some trials that had been released at conferences but not yet published. We will be waiting for those and if they are practice changing they will be addressed in upcoming updates. There is new evidence just recently presented around combined anti-CD38 and bispecific antibodies. I don't know yet whether that will be addressed but I wouldn't be surprised if it was. There are so many things coming down the pipeline and it is just wonderful that there is going to be a way to try and address them in a robust fashion. Dr. Joseph Mikhael: Yeah I agree with you, Lisa. I can't think of another disease that would be more relevant for a living guideline. I mean we had difficulty because new data kept coming in as we were making recommendations. And so at some point we had to draw a line and say this is where we will stop and produce this guideline and have it ongoing. And I really look forward to seeing the updates because we know as you mentioned that there are so many things that are on the verge of approval and on the verge of changing the way we manage this terrible disease. And before I close, I would love to remind all of our listeners that as we commented from the start, patient engagement is critical at ASCO and in our guidelines process. Unfortunately we lost a very dear patient during the guidelines process, and that is Jack Aiello. Jack Aiello had been a patient and a patient advocate for many, many years in the myeloma community. And indeed we have actually dedicated these guidelines to his honor. And so I thought it would be valuable for us to mention that today. And we miss you Jack, but we are very grateful that we have been able to dedicate this excellent body of work to your memory. Brittany Harvey: Absolutely. This guideline and your dedication to him is an honor to his memory and we really recognize him in thinking about this guideline. We will look forward to those future trial results that you mentioned, Dr. Hicks, to update this guideline and continue to provide options for patients with multiple myeloma and improve upon those options and shared decision-making with patients. So I want to thank you both for all of your work to develop this guideline and for your time today, Dr. Hicks and Dr. Mikhael. Dr. Lisa Hicks: You are so welcome. Thanks for featuring this guideline. Dr. Joseph Mikhael: Thank you so much, Brittany. It has been a privilege. Brittany Harvey: Finally, thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in to the ASCO Guidelines podcast. To read the full guideline, go to www.asco.org/hematologic-malignancies-guidelines. 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In a special cobranded episode between Oncology On the Go and the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT)'s program ASTCT Talks, Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP, a physician-researcher who specializes in multiple myeloma at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and Brooke Adams, PharmD, BCOP, a clinical pharmacist and transplant specialist at Orlando Health, break down practice‑changing data in multiple myeloma from the ASH Annual Meeting.The experts focus on bispecific antibodies and BCMA CAR T-cell therapies and close the discussion by reflecting on how data is redefining the treatment paradigm in multiple myeloma, raising possibilities of deep MRD negativity, treatment de-escalation, and prolonged drug holidays. Listen below or via your favorite podcast platform.
Your bony fixation technique can make (or break) a complex fracture case. In this episode of the BackTable MSK Podcast, host Kavi Krishnasamy welcomes Dr. Brandon Key, interventional radiologist at Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in Milwaukee, to discuss bone stabilization techniques in treating pathologic and non-pathologic fractures. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Key shares insights into his practice, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration with orthopedic surgery, the challenges of training in bony fixation, and the evolving technology that aids in these procedures, including the use of IlluminOss Photodynamic nails in complex bone interventions. Several detailed case studies illustrate the practical application and benefits of these advanced techniques, emphasizing their impact on patient outcomes and functionality. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction02:06 - A Run Down of Bone Stabilization in the IR Space12:54 - What's in the Toolbox?17:51 - Patient Preparation and Procedure Setup29:47 - Combining Fixation with Thermal Ablation34:12 - Introducing the Photodynamic Nail by IlluminOss40:22 - “The Learning Curve” of the Photodynamic Nail47:48 - Dr. Key's Guidance for Practice Building 52:01 - Literature Highlights on IlluminOss 55:01 - Case 1: Anterior Column Disease 01:01:27 - Case 2: Isolated Posterior Column Disease 01:05:37 - Case 3: Non-healing Pathologic Fracture of Pubic Ramus01:09:37 - Case 4: Iliac Wing Fixation with Orthopedic Surgery01:15:40 - Case 5: Sacral Defects01:19:45 - Case 6: Reconstruction of Posterior Iliac Wing 01:23:50 - Post-Procedure Outcomes and Reflections01:29:02 - Final Thoughts: Encouragement for Collaboration and Innovation --- RESOURCES Dr. Brandon Key, MDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-key-md-367a01310/ A Prospective Study of the IlluminOss Photodynamic Nail System for Pelvic Stabilization: Treatment of Impending and Actual Fractures from Metastatic Bone Disease, Multiple Myeloma, and Primary Bone Lymphomahttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39281295/ Minimally Invasive Stabilization Using Screws and Cement for Pelvic Metastases: Technical Considerations for the Pelvic "Screw and Glue" Techniquehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31435131/ IlluminOsshttps://illuminoss.com/us Flow-FXhttps://flow-fx.net/products/
We bring back our prior pharmacology discussion because it's so incredibly important for the conversations that are on the horizon over the next few weeks. In this continuation of our myeloma series, we begin our discussion about treatment options for multiple myeloma, focusing first on pharmacology. We are so thrilled to have a special guest, Kathryn Maples, PharmD, BCOP who is a clinical pharmacy specialist in Multiple Myeloma at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia!Content:- What are common drugs we use in "triplet regimens"? "quadruple therapy"? - What considerations must we take into account when prescribing commonly used medications in myeloma? - How should we counsel our patients? - What about supportive care?- How and when do we make dose adjustments? - This episode is SO eye-opening about the "behind the scenes" of myeloma care that physicians do not seeWant to review the show notes for this episode and others? Check out our website: https://www.thefellowoncall.com/our-episodesLove what you hear? Tell a friend and leave a review on our podcast streaming platforms!Twitter: @TheFellowOnCallInstagram: @TheFellowOnCallListen in on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Google Podcast
In this podcast episode, Jesus Berdeja, MD; Amrita Krishnan, MD, FACP; and Niels van de Donk, MD, PhD, address key questions on CELMoD agent therapy for multiple myeloma, including:Combination strategiesAdverse event managementWhere CELMoD agents may best fit within current and future treatment strategies Presenters: Jesus Berdeja, MDDirector of Multiple Myeloma ResearchGreco-Hainsworth Centers for ResearchTennessee OncologyNashville, TennesseeAmrita Krishnan, MD, FACPDirector, Judy and Bernard Center for Myeloma, City of HopeNason Hollingsworth Family Chair MyelomaExecutive Director, Hematology, City of Hope Orange CountyProfessor Hematology/HCTIrvine, California Niels van de Donk, MD, PhDProfessor of HematologyDepartment of HematologyAmsterdam UMC, Location VUmcAmsterdam, NetherlandsContent based on an online CME program supported by an educational grant from Bristol Myers Squibb.Link to full program:https://bit.ly/4qvRwQM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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We bring back our prior pharmacology discussion because it's so incredibly important for the conversations that are on the horizon over the next few weeks. In this continuation of our myeloma series, we begin our discussion about treatment options for multiple myeloma, focusing first on pharmacology. We are so thrilled to have a special guest, Kathryn Maples, PharmD, BCOP who is a clinical pharmacy specialist in Multiple Myeloma at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia!Content:- What are common drugs we use in "triplet regimens"? "quadruple therapy"? - What considerations must we take into account when prescribing commonly used medications in myeloma? - How should we counsel our patients? - What about supportive care?- How and when do we make dose adjustments? - This episode is SO eye-opening about the "behind the scenes" of myeloma care that physicians do not seeWant to review the show notes for this episode and others? Check out our website: https://www.thefellowoncall.com/our-episodesLove what you hear? Tell a friend and leave a review on our podcast streaming platforms!Twitter: @TheFellowOnCallInstagram: @TheFellowOnCallListen in on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Google Podcast
In this episode, Shaji K. Kumar, MD, reviews key highlights from ASH 2025 in multiple myeloma (MM), focusing on emerging data for bispecific antibodies and CAR T-cell therapies across earlier and later lines of treatment. The discussion covers the following:MajesTEC-3: Results from the phase III study of teclistamab + daratumumab in R/R MM RedirecTT-1: Updated efficacy and safety of talquetamab + teclistamab in R/R MM and extramedullary diseaseCARTITUDE-4: Results following treatment with cilta-cel in patients with standard-risk cytogeneticsSTEM: Preliminary safety and efficacy data from the phase II study of cevostamab consolidation following BCMA-directed CAR T-cell therapyCAMMA1: Biomarker analyses from Arm B following cevostamab + pomalidomide and dexamethasone treatment in patients with R/R MMPresenter:Shaji K. Kumar, MDMark and Judy Mullins Professor of Hematological MalignanciesConsultant, Division of HematologyProfessor of MedicineResearch Chair, Division of HematologyMayo ClinicRochester, MinnesotaLink to full program: https://bit.ly/4995nFA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In today's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Pooja M. Phull, MD, a hematologist/oncologist at the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey, about emerging insights into the gut microbiome and its clinical relevance in multiple myeloma. Dr Phull discussed how microbial composition—particularly the presence of butyrate-producing bacteria—may influence therapeutic responsiveness, sustained minimal residual disease negativity, and long-term outcomes for patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation. In our exclusive interview, Dr Phull reviewed findings from a translational study that longitudinally profiled the fecal microbiome of patients with newly diagnosed myeloma, highlighting the significant post-transplant depletion of beneficial short-chain, fatty acid–producing organisms and its association with inferior progression-free survival. She also outlined supportive laboratory and in vivo data demonstrating the antitumor effects of butyrate and discussed how microbiome profiling may serve as both a predictive biomarker and a potential therapeutic target. Additionally, Dr Phull explored how dietary patterns, lifestyle factors, and antibiotic stewardship may contribute to preserving gut microbial health, and she emphasized the growing need for prospective studies to clarify how these interventions could enhance treatment outcomes for patients with active myeloma and precursor conditions such as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance and smoldering myeloma.
Drs Joseph Mikhael and Shaji Kumar discuss the future of multiple myeloma, including enhanced diagnostics for detecting myeloma, frontline therapy, and durable responses. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1002718. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Multiple Myeloma https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/204369-overview Updated Diagnostic Criteria and Staging System for Multiple Myeloma https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27249749/ Mass Spectrometry for the Evaluation of Monoclonal Proteins in Multiple Myeloma and Related Disorders: An International Myeloma Working Group Mass Spectrometry Committee Report https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33563895/ Multiple Myeloma Imaging https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/391742-overview Next-Generation Biomarkers in Multiple Myeloma: Understanding the Molecular Basis for Potential Use in Diagnosis and Prognosis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34299097/ Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507880/ Primary Plasma Cell Leukemia: Consensus Definition by the International Myeloma Working Group According to Peripheral Blood Plasma Cell Percentage https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34857730/ Advancing MRD Detection in Multiple Myeloma: Technologies, Applications, and Future Perspectives https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40214184/ Genomic Landscape of Multiple Myeloma and Its Precursor Conditions https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40399554/ Quadruplet Regimens for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39348665/ Subcutaneous Daratumumab (Dara) + Bortezomib/Lenalidomide/Dexamethasone (VRd) With Dara + Lenalidomide (DR) Maintenance in Transplant-Eligible (TE) Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM): Analysis of Sustained Minimal Residual Disease Negativity in the Phase 3 PERSEUS Trial https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2025.43.16_suppl.7501 Isatuximab, Carfilzomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone Induction in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma: Analysis of the MIDAS Trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39841461/ Comparing Combinations of Drugs to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM) When a Stem Cell Transplant Is Not a Medically Suitable Treatment https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05561387 Cytokine Release Syndrome and Associated Neurotoxicity in Cancer Immunotherapy https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34002066/ The Role of CELMoD Agents in Multiple Myeloma https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12399888/ Phase 2 Study of Talquetamab + Teclistamab in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma and Extramedullary Disease: REDIRECTT-1 https://library.ehaweb.org/eha/2025/eha2025-congress/4173809/shaji.kumar.phase.2.study.of.talquetamab.2B.teclistamab.in.patients.with.html Discovery of a Novel Class NSD2 Inhibitor for Multiple Myeloma With t(4;14) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40949769/ Long-Term (≥5 Year) Remission and Survival After Treatment With Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel (Cilta-Cel) in CARTITUDE-1 Patients (Pts) With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM) https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2025.43.16_suppl.7507
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia CancerCare Connect Education Workshops
- Overview of Blood Cancers - New Research Presented at ASH - Disease-Specific Treatment Updates from ASH on Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, & Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) - The Role of Precision Medicine & Clinical Trials - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Expert Speakers
- Overview of Blood Cancers - New Research Presented at ASH - Disease-Specific Treatment Updates from ASH on Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, & Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) - The Role of Precision Medicine & Clinical Trials - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Expert Speakers
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia CancerCare Connect Education Workshops
- Overview of Blood Cancers - New Research Presented at ASH - Disease-Specific Treatment Updates from ASH on Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, & Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) - The Role of Precision Medicine & Clinical Trials - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Expert Speakers
- Overview of Blood Cancers - New Research Presented at ASH - Disease-Specific Treatment Updates from ASH on Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, & Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) - The Role of Precision Medicine & Clinical Trials - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Expert Speakers
- Overview of Blood Cancers - New Research Presented at ASH - Disease-Specific Treatment Updates from ASH on Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, & Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) - The Role of Precision Medicine & Clinical Trials - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Expert Speakers
The way that we think about smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) has continued to see evolution in the plasma cell dyscrasia space. If this diagnosis portends a higher risk of developing multiple myeloma, how should we manage patients to prevent possible end-organ damage? Is it a one-size-fits-all approach or are there some patients who are higher risk for progression than others? We cover this and so much more in this new episode! This episode is brought to you by PrimumContent:- What is smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM)?- What are higher risk features of SMM? - What are landmark studies in SMM? - To treat or not to treat? ** This episode is brought to you by Primum: http://primum.co/fellows** Want to review the show notes for this episode and others? Check out our website. Love what you hear? Tell a friend and leave a review on our podcast streaming platforms!Twitter: @TheFellowOnCallInstagram: @TheFellowOnCallListen in on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Youtube
Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, we delve into a series of significant updates that are shaping the future of healthcare, patient care, and drug development.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been particularly active recently, granting Johnson & Johnson a National Priority Review Voucher for its multiple myeloma drug combination. This move highlights the importance of J&J's treatment in addressing unmet needs within oncology, a field continuously striving for innovative solutions. These vouchers expedite the review process, reflecting a broader commitment to accelerating the availability of critical therapies for patients who need them most.Continuing with regulatory advancements, AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's Enhertu, in combination with Roche's Perjeta, has gained FDA approval as a first-line treatment for unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. This breakthrough is supported by late-stage study results demonstrating a 44% reduction in disease progression or death compared to standard care. The approval signifies not only progress in breast cancer therapeutics but also underscores the potential benefits of strategic collaborations in drug development. Such partnerships are increasingly vital as they aim to optimize therapeutic efficacy through shared expertise and resources.In contrast to these advancements, Pfizer is facing financial recalibrations with projected revenues for 2026 estimated to decline due to diminishing COVID-19 vaccine sales and patent expirations. This situation reflects broader industry challenges as companies navigate post-pandemic market dynamics and patent cliffs, forcing reevaluations of long-term strategies.On another front, Gilead Sciences continues to push boundaries in HIV treatment with a promising single-tablet regimen combining bictegravir and lenacapavir. This innovation targets underserved segments within the HIV market, offering streamlined treatment options that could enhance patient adherence and outcomes significantly.Shifting focus to obesity management, Novo Nordisk's oral semaglutide is emerging as a highly anticipated medication among primary care providers. This trend highlights a growing preference for oral GLP-1 therapies as convenient alternatives to injectable formulations, marking a shift in how obesity—a major public health concern—is managed.The importance of regulatory compliance remains evident as Novo Nordisk received an FDA warning letter concerning manufacturing issues at an Indiana site previously owned by Catalent. This incident underscores the necessity for rigorous quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing, which can have far-reaching implications on operational dynamics and supply chains.The FDA is also pioneering efforts to incorporate real-world evidence into medical device submissions by opening pathways for extensive deidentified datasets from sources like national cancer registries and electronic health records. This policy shift aims to integrate diverse data sources into the evidentiary foundation for medical device evaluations, potentially fostering innovation within this sector.In line with collaborative efforts, Genentech has partnered with Caris Life Sciences in a multi-year agreement valued at up to $1.1 billion, emphasizing the strategic importance of integrating diagnostic advancements with therapeutic developments to achieve precision medicine goals.Meanwhile, Yarrow Bioscience has acquired an autoimmune thyroid disease drug from China's Gensci, exemplifying a growing trend of cross-border collaborations aimed at leveraging global innovation ecosystems to address diverse therapeutic areas. This acquisition is part of a $1.37 billion deal, reinforcing the globalization of biotech partnerships as companies seek access to novel therapeutics andSupport the show
Welcome to OncLive On Air®! OncLive On Air is a podcast from OncLive®, which provides oncology professionals with the resources and information they need to provide the best patient care. In both digital and print formats, OncLive covers every angle of oncology practice, from new technology to treatment advances to important regulatory decisions. In today's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Joshua Richter, MD, about the rationale and implications for the phase 1 CAMMA 1 study (NCT04910568), which is investigating the bispecific antibody cevostamab (RG6160; BFCR4350A) in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Dr Richter is an associate professor of medicine at The Tisch Cancer Institute and director of Multiple Myeloma at the Blavatnik Family Chelsea Medical Center at Mount Sinai in New York, New York. In our exclusive interview, Dr Richter discussed the rationale for targeting FcRH5 in the development of therapies for multiple myeloma, the evaluation of cevostamab-based combination strategies in patients with relapsed/refractory disease, and what the future may hold in this research arena.
Welcome to Season 2 of the Orthobullets Podcast.Today's show is Foundations, where we review foundational knowledge for frontline MSK providers such as junior orthopaedic residents, ER physicians, and primary care providers. This episode will cover the topic of Multiple Myeloma from our Pathology section at Orthobullets.com.Follow Orthobullets on Social Media:FacebookInstagram TwitterLinkedInYouTube