Multiple Myeloma

Multiple Myeloma News & Features

Uncertainty Common in Primary Family Caregivers of Patients With Multiple Myeloma

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date March 7, 2019

Researchers find trends among physical and emotional challenges associated with being the primary family caregiver of a patient with multiple myeloma.

Takeda to Collaborate With MSKCC on CAR-T Therapies for Multiple Myeloma

By

Christina Bennett, MS

Publish Date February 11, 2019

Takeda will work with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to develop CAR-T therapies for multiple myeloma.

Shorter Duration of Cryotherapy as Effective as Standard Therapy Prior to HSCT for Multiple Myeloma

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date February 8, 2019

This study sought to determine the noninferiority of 2 hours of cryotherapy vs standard 7 hours prior to high-dose melphalan before autologous HSCT.

Ixazomib Maintenance After ASCT Improves Progression-Free, Overall Survival in Multiple Myeloma

By

Joyce Pagan

Publish Date January 18, 2019

An international study sought to determine if ixazomib maintenance after autologous stem cell transplantation would improve progression-free survival and overall survival.

Continuous Therapy May Be Beneficial in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

By

John Schieszer, MA

Publish Date January 16, 2019

Continuous therapy appears to be the preferred treatment modality in newly diagnosed patients with multiple myeloma (MM).