The Detection of Multiple Myeloma

Findings from a phase 3 trial with Blenrep, Velcade and dexamethasone in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma will be presented at an upcoming conference.

In addition to a breakthrough therapy designation for a lung cancer drug, this week we’ll be talking a lot about additional side effects and health conditions that may come with a cancer diagnosis, and how to manage them.

Patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma should consider quality of life with survival when choosing the most suitable treatment option.

Last week, we saw a few moving parts in the regulatory space, from new NCCN guidelines for pediatric neuroblastoma treatment to FDA Fast Tracks and Priority Reviews

Ponsegromab helped patients with cachexia and elevated GDF-15 levels gain weight, increase activity and improve cachexia symptoms, with manageable safety.

If approved by the FDA, Darzalex Faspro may be the first treatment for smoldering multiple myeloma as compared to treating the disease once it progresses.