Blood Type O Lowers Myeloma Risk, But Outcomes Typically Worse
People with blood type O are significantly less likely to develop multiple myeloma, but those who do are…
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Darzalex Combos Linked to Stronger Cancer Eradication, Prolonged Survival
Adding Darzalex (daratumumab) to standard regimens for adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma resulted in higher rates of deep and durable responses, according…
Xpovio Approved in Israel for Some Myeloma, Lymphoma Patients
The Israeli Ministry of Health has approved Xpovio (selinexor), in combination with the corticosteroid dexamethasone, for the treatment of people with multiple myeloma…
FDA Clears Way for Clinical Trial of HDP-101
Heidelberg Pharma has been cleared in the U.S. to begin a clinical trial testing its investigational therapy HDP-101 for the treatment of…
Under-the-skin Velcade Found to Work Better in Farydak Triple Combo
Using an under-the-skin formulation of Velcade (bortezomib), in combination with Farydak (panobinostat) and oral dexamethasone, leads to a better safety profile in people…
Phase 3 Trial of ATG-010 (Xpovio) for Advanced Myeloma Opens in China
China’s regulatory agency has approved the start of a Phase 3 clinical trial testing ATG-010 (selinexor), in combination with Velcade (bortezomib) and dexamethasone, in …
EMA Plans Speedy Review of Cilta-cel, CAR T-cell Therapy for Advanced Myeloma
An accelerated review will be given an application for European Union approval of ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel), a potential CAR T-cell therapy for heavily pre-treated multiple myeloma patients,…
EU Committee Supports Nexpovio for Heavily Treated Myeloma Patients
A combination of Nexpovio (selinexor) and the corticosteroid dexamethasone has been recommended for conditional approval in the European Union to treat adults with relapsed…
Dosing Begins in Phase 1 Trial of CERC-007
Cerecor has dosed the first patient in a Phase 1b clinical trial evaluating  CERC-007 as a potential treatment for relapsed or refractory multiple…
Jakafi Plus Steroid Continuing to Treat Multiple Myeloma in Phase 1 Trial
Combining the corticosteroid methylprednisolone and Jakafi (ruxolitinib), an approved oral therapy for bone marrow disorders, is showing promising effectiveness in heavily pre-treated multiple myeloma…
