The monoclonal antibody Darxalex (daratumumab) was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in combination with either Revlimid (lenalidomide) and dexamethasone, or…
Myeloma
Myeloma is a rare blood cancer that begins in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell normally responsible for producing antibodies that help fight off infectious pathogens and other threats.
While myeloma treatment can drive the disease into remission, sometimes for long periods of time, the cancer will often come back after a few months or years, and additional treatments will be needed.
Latest news
Aduro Biotech recently presented positive preclinical data showing that its monoclonal antibody, BION-1301, may successfully inhibit multiple myeloma tumor growth, survival, and resistance to other…
The results of a new clinical trial suggest that two extension treatments that are frequently added to standard therapy care in patients with multiple…
Patients with advanced multiple myeloma may benefit from bluebird bio’s novel CAR T-cell therapy bb2121, according to data presented at the 28th EORTC-NCI-AACR Molecular…
A technique called extracorporeal blood purification (EBP) could be used to remove certain molecules from the blood and potentially treat different conditions including multiple myeloma and kidney complications associated with it.
Patients in a precancerous stage of multiple myeloma would be wise to avoid gaining extra weight, according to new research that shows being overweight or obese…
