Myeloma

From actor Patrick Dempsey saying that his late mother would be proud of his work at The Dempsey Center to a “General Hospital” actor discussing his cancer treatments, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Findings from a phase 2 trial showed improvements in relapse-free survival with an mRNA vaccine plus Keytruda compared with Keytruda alone in patients with high-risk resected melanoma.

Researchers have found that, among patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who received treatment with the CAR-T cell therapy Abecma, race and ethnicity played roles in safety and response but not survival.

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A new phase 1 trial is testing their first patients with STAR-LLD in the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma.

A new T-cell therapy showed benefits in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Patients receiving Tecvayli for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma had similar efficacy results and side effects, compared with another trial.

A low rate of high-grade blood-related side effects following treatment with induction Dara-KRd and consolidation double transplant was discovered in a trial for patients with high-risk, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Pomalyst plus Velcade with dexamethasone improves survival outcomes for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, according to a phase 3 trial.

Patients with multiple myeloma who are undergoing systemic treatment can see improvements from exercise, a recent study shows.

Treatment with the combination of Sarclisa, Kyprolis, Revlimid and Isa-KRd generated high rates of minimal residual disease negativity in patients with newly diagnosed, high-risk multiple myeloma, irrespective of transplant status.

Mezigdomide plus Velcade and dexamethasone or Kyprolis and dexamethasone showed promising response rates across multiple doses in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, research showed.

As Connor McGregor honors a fan who dies from cancer and Steve Scalise reveals information about his blood cancer, this is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

The recent FDA approval of Aphexda combined with filgrastim improved the collection of stem cells in patients with multiple myeloma.

Blenrep improves durability and provides meaningful response rates to patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, researchers found.

The FDA has approved Aphexda plus filgrastim for the mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells in patients with multiple myeloma.

Survival outcomes and disparities for patients with blood cancers may depend on factors including insurance coverage, economic status and marital status.

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As majority leader Steve Scalise announces his new cancer diagnosis and author Ibram X. Kendi reveals that he is cancer free, this is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Elrexfio has been shown to provide patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who previously received four or more lines of therapy with a response that may last at least 15 months, an expert explained.

The recent FDA approval of Talvey for heavily pretreated multiple myeloma results in an improved response to therapy and a manageable side effect profile.

The Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval for Elrexfio for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who previously received at least four lines of therapy.

The FDA granted an accelerated approval for Talvey to treat patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Momelotinib led to symptom, spleen and anemia benefits for patients with previously treated myelofibrosis, according to updated study findings.

Supervised exercise can help to improve the immune system for patients with myeloma, recent research showed.

Maintenance Darzalex, with or without Pomalyst was safe and efficacious in treating patients with relapsed myeloma who underwent salvage autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.

Elranatamab led to early and deep responses in patients with relapsed/refractory myeloma who were previously treated with a BCMA-directed therapy.

Cryopreserved stem cells led to a higher rate of relapse in patients with blood cancer, though there was no difference in survival, research showed.

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