August 9th 2025
Shebli Atrash, MD, believes the future for treatment in multiple myeloma, as well as solid tumors and beyond, includes immune therapies.
August 4th 2025
More work is needed to expand access to novel CAR T-cell therapies and bispecific agents among community oncologists, according to Al-Ola A. Abdallah, MD.
August 1st 2025
Barry Paul, MD, believes cilta-cel, anito-cel, and arlo-cel are some of the most promising CAR T-cell therapies in the multiple myeloma space.
July 30th 2025
SAR446523 is currently being evaluated in a first-in-human, phase 1 trial in patients with pretreated relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
July 26th 2025
Data from the DREAMM 7 trial may support belantamab mafodotin plus bortezomib and dexamethasone as a new standard of care in this patient population.
Isatuximab Combo Approved in the EU for Transplant-Eligible NDMM
Results from the phase 3 GMMG HD7 trial support the approval of the isatuximab-based combination in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
Belantamab Mafodotin Combos Receive EU Approval for R/R Multiple Myeloma
Phase 3 DREAMM-7 and DREAMM-8 trial results showed that combinations with belantamab mafodotin showed superior efficacy vs standard of care in the disease.
Subcutaneous Daratumumab Approved by EC in Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
Results from the AQUILA trial led to the approval of subcutaneous daratumumab for patients with smoldering multiple myeloma at risk of developing the disease.
ODAC Votes Against 2 Belantamab Mafodotin Combinations in Multiple Myeloma
ODAC voted against the favorability of the agent in combination with dexamethasone and pomalidomide or bortezomib in multiple myeloma.
Anti-BCMA and Anti-GPRC5D BiTEs Show Similar Efficacy in Multiple Myeloma
A real-world analysis of teclistamab, elranatamab, and talquetamab showed comparable outcomes in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
Novel Trispecific Antibody May Offer “Renewed Hope” in R/R Multiple Myeloma
Treatment with ISB 2001 demonstrated robust responses across difficult-to-treat multiple myeloma subgroups in the phase 1 TRIgnite-1 study.
ASCT Shows No Significant MRD Difference vs Isa-KRd in Multiple Myeloma
Longer follow-up from the phase 3 MIDAS trial may be necessary to evaluate progression-free survival and overall survival.
Busulfan-Enhanced VRd Regimen Improves Efficacy in NDMM
Busulfan/melphalan elicited higher PFS among patients with ISS stage II or stage III disease, and melphalan-200 improved PFS in ISS stage I disease.
Comparing CAR T Safety, Efficacy in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
The expert panel discussed the efficacy observed with cilta-cel in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
Linvoseltamab Earns FDA Accelerated Approval for R/R Multiple Myeloma
Data supporting the FDA decision came from the phase 1/2 LINKER-MM1 trial.
89Zr-DFO-daratumumab Has Potential Imaging Benefits in Non-FDG–Avid Multiple Myeloma
89Zr-DFO-daratumumab shows activity in identifying and localizing multiple myeloma, even in FDG-non-avid cases, per new phase 2 data.
FDA Removes REMS, Lessens Requirements of Liso-Cel/Ide-Cel in Blood Cancers
The FDA had reduced driving and geographic restrictions to 2 weeks for patients with lymphomas and multiple myeloma receiving liso-cel and ide-cel.
Isatuximab Combo Shows Preliminary Activity in Pretreated Multiple Myeloma
More than 70% of patients achieve an objective response with isatuximab plus pomalidomide and dexamethasone in the phase 2 EAE115 trial.
Etentamig Displays Durable Responses, Tolerability in R/R Multiple Myeloma
Efficacy with etentamig was comparable across prespecified subgroups with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, suggesting broad therapeutic benefit.
Mezigdomide Regimens Show Promise in Pretreated R/R Multiple Myeloma
Mezigdomide with dexamethasone and bortezomib or carfilzomib led to a median PFS exceeding 1 year across 3 cohorts in those with relapsed/refractory MM.
Data Show Enduring Responses With Talquetamab Combo in R/R Multiple Myeloma
Findings from the phase 1b TRIMM-3 trial support the potential activity of PD-1 inhibition in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
Elranatamab Triplet Induces Early and Deep Responses in Newly Diagnosed MM
The MagnetisMM-6 trial results showed that elranatamab plus daratumumab and lenalidomide yielded an ORR of 97.3% in transplant-ineligible multiple myeloma.
Subcutaneous Isatuximab Shows Noninferior Efficacy in Multiple Myeloma
Similar response rates and safety profiles were observed with subcutaenous and intravenous isatuximab in the phase 3 IRAKLIA study.
Isatuximab Combination Significantly Sustains MRD Negativity in NDMM
Low rates of early relapse in both arms of the phase 3 IsKia trial support the efficacy of carfilzomib in this newly diagnosed multiple myeloma setting.
Quarterly MRD Monitoring After Daratumumab Allows Relapse Detection in Multiple Myeloma
Results of the PREDATOR-MRD trial found that daratumumab could help predict MRD response for patients with multiple myeloma.
Cilta-Cel Demonstrates "Curative Potential" in R/R Multiple Myeloma
The median overall survival with cilta-cel exceeds 5 years among patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma in the CARTITUDE-1 trial.
JNJ-79635322 Shows Safety/Favorable Responses in R/R Multiple Myeloma
The 1-year progression-free survival rate for patients in the BCMA/GPRC5D naïve RP2D group was 95.0% and across all dose levels it was 74.1%.
MagnetisMM-6 Data Suggest Safety, Manageability of Elranatamab Combo in NDMM
Results from part 1 dose level G of the MagnetisMM-6 trial found elranatamab, daratumumab, and lenalidomide to be safe and manageable in NDMM.
Daratumumab Plus KRd May Be a New SOC Option in NDMM
Daratumumab plus KRd improved MRD negativity and PFS vs KRd alone in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
Subcutaneous Daratumumab Combo Sustains MRD-Negative Status in NDMM
Results from the PERSEUS trial support daratumumab plus bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone as a standard of care in transplant-eligible NDMM.
Daratumumab Combo Improves Outcomes in Transplant-Ineligible NDMM Subgroups
Subgroup data from the CEPHEUS trial reinforce daratumumab plus bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone as a standard of care in this population.
Unique Properties of ISB 2001 May Offer Benefits in R/R Multiple Myeloma
The dual high-affinity binding observed with ISB 2001 may avoid resistance mechanisms reported with other BCMA-targeted therapies.
PFS, OS Improve With Cilta-Cel in R/R Multiple Myeloma Subgroups
Subgroup data from CARTITUDE-4 suggest that cilta-cel may overcome the poor prognosis associated with some high-risk features in multiple myeloma.
Belantamab Mafodotin Combo Elicits PFS in R/R Multiple Myeloma
PFS was improved with belantamab mafodotin triplet for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma with high-risk cytogenetics.
Talquetamab Elicits Durable Responses, Survival in R/R Multiple Myeloma
The safety profile of talquetamab continued to show a lower high-grade infection risk relative to other approved anti-BCMA bispecific antibodies.