AbbVie and the International Myeloma Foundation are collaborating to study the role of a genetic mutation — the t(11;14) translocation — in multiple myeloma treatments…
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SELLAS Life Sciences’  Galinpepimut-S vaccine more than doubles the time it takes for high-risk multiple myeloma patients’ cancer to worsen, a Phase 2 clinical trial shows.
The supervised use of medicinal cannabis is safe and effective at relieving pain and reducing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients, an increasing body of…
MYELOMA
Myeloma Patients Refractory to Revlimid May Benefit from Ninlaro, Pomalyst, Dexamethasone Combo
Multiple myeloma patients who failed prior Revlimid (lenalidomide) treatment may benefit from a triple oral combo treatment with Ninlaro (ixazomib), Pomalyst (pomalidomide) and dexamethasone, the results…
MYELOMA
Trial to Explore Benefits of Exercise Before Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in Myeloma Patients
A new clinical trial will determine if an exercise program before an autologous stem cell transplant can improve treatment-related side effects in multiple myeloma patients. The…
Seattle Genetics‘ investigational therapy SGN-CD48A, being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, was successfully delivered…
Patients with a condition called monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, characterized by the presence of the abnormal monoclonal or M protein, have a small but…
A Phase 1/2 clinical trial testing an experimental T-cell therapy for the first time in human patients will begin in the coming weeks after receiving…
Scientists have developed a new test that shortens the time it takes to assess the success of bone marrow transplants — to a few days…
To raise awareness of multiple myeloma and funding for research, 18 patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals have embarked on a challenging ascent to Mount Everest…
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