Myeloma

Costs High for Myeloma Patients Not Getting Low-Income Subsidy
May 31, 2017For those aged 75 to 84 years, LIS receipt linked to increased odds of receiving immunomodulatory drugs
Genetic test helps identify risk for more aggressive disease, improving myeloma treatment
September 02, 2015New research has identified as few as nine genetic features would need to be tested to identify high-risk patients who might benefit from intensive myeloma treatment.

ASCO: Elotuzumab demonstrates benefit in multiple myeloma
June 05, 2015Survival gains observed when elotuzumab was added to treatment.

ASH: Carfilzomib increases survival in relapsed multiple myeloma
December 12, 2014Improved progression-free survival in relapsed multiple myeloma has been seen with the addition of carfilzomib to lenalidomide and dexamethasone therapy.

New potential therapeutic agents for myeloma are on the horizon
December 10, 2014Recent therapeutic progress has improved outcomes for patients with myeloma; however, the complex biology of this disease continues to challenge treatment.

New myeloma treatment options promising
September 10, 2014New multiple myeloma treatment options have shown promise for patients aged 65 years and younger and for newly diagnosed individuals ineligible for stem-cell transplantation, according to two studies.

Treatment effective for smoldering multiple myeloma
August 01, 2013Lenalidomide plus dexamethasone delays progression, improves survival versus observation

Kyprolis approved for multiple myeloma
July 26, 2012Carfilzomib is approved for people who have been treated with at least two other therapies.

Bortezomib ups response, survival in multiple myeloma
July 25, 2012Bortezomib induction/maintenance up complete response, progression-free, and overall survival rates.

Coping with Multiple Myeloma
July 18, 2012These tips can help patients with multiple myeloma learn more about how to cope with the disease.

Lenalidomide maintenance beneficial in multiple myeloma
May 11, 2012Three studies show benefit of lenalidomide, including after induction therapy or stem-cell transplant.
Blood cancers often require termination of early pregnancy
February 29, 2012The urgent need for treatment may require a woman with a hematologic cancer to end an early-stage pregnancy, but not necessarily a later-stage one.

Multiple Myeloma: Finding Resources and Support
February 21, 2012This fact sheet reviews a number of resources available to patients coping with multiple myeloma, from the health care team to in the community.

Using ESAs in patients with cancer-related anemia
February 15, 2012Although the risks of erythropoietin-stimulating agents can outweigh the benefits, select patients may benefit.

Multiple Myeloma: Making the Most of Your Medical Appointments
December 19, 2011Many people see their cancer care as a collaboration. This fact sheet provides tips for patients with multiple myeloma for improving communication with providers during office visits.
Overall cancer mortality rates decrease, but incidence of some cancers increases
April 08, 2011Overall, cancer incidence rates fell approximately 1% annually and overall death rates decreased by an average of 1.6% annually between 2003 and 2007.
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