California myeloma clinic reports ‘unprecedented’ patient survival
Most myeloma patients who started treatment at the Berenson Cancer Center — a clinic in California that specializes in myeloma care — lived…
Myeloma
Becoming a caregiver meant adopting a new vocabulary
Ever since my mum was diagnosed with myeloma, I’ve had to rewrite my vocabulary. My days are no longer filled with deadlines and projects,…
FDA clears Thermo Fisher EXTENT system for myeloma diagnosis
Thermo Fisher Scientific has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its EXENT System, an automated test that helps doctors diagnose multiple…
Coping with the grief of a thousand tiny losses
When you or someone you know is suspected of having a rare cancer like myeloma, it is natural to prepare for the worst. You…
Carvykti label updated to include survival benefit data in myeloma
Regulators in the U.S. and Europe have approved updates to the prescribing information for Carvykti (ciltacabtagene autoleucel), a cell therapy …
The caregiver’s inevitable process of unlearning
I am learning to unlearn certain things. Throughout my life, I was taught that if you work hard, you will succeed. I was also taught…
FDA approves 1st treatment for high-risk smoldering myeloma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab and hyaluronidase) for adults with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, making it…
When the family caregiver becomes the ‘care-getter’
Women often play the role of caregiver. When our loved ones are sick or hurting, we’re the ones ladling out chicken soup, whether it’s for…
For a myeloma caregiver, being seen is a gift
It happened at the drugstore. My shoulders were tight as I leaned against the counter. It was the fourth time that evening that I was…
Caribou’s CB-011 may be effective, safe for hard-to-treat myeloma
One-time use of CB-011, Caribou Biosciences’ off-the-shelf CAR T-cell therapy candidate, showed a manageable safety profile and resulted in lasting responses in adults with…
