Pediatric Rare Disease Therapies Increase, But Most Repurposed, Study Finds
The number of treatments for children with rare diseases has grown over the past decade, according to a new study. However, despite the increase, nearly 7,000…
Myeloma
Myeloma overview
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.
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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.
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Xpovio Combo Significantly Extends Survival in RRMM, Trial Results Show
Adding Xpovio (selinexor) to Velcade (bortezomib) and low-dose dexamethasone significantly extends survival without signs of disease worsening in people with…
IMF Opens March ‘Resilience’ Campaign for Myeloma Action Month
With an emphasis on the ability of patients and caregivers to adapt to challenges, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is seeking to raise awareness…
Video: Bionews’ Social Media Campaign Highlights #WhatMakesMeRare
In recognition of Rare Disease Day Feb. 29, Bionews Services launched a social media campaign last month asking patients to describe what makes them…
FDA Approves Sarclisa Combo to Treat Advanced Multiple Myeloma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Sarclisa (isatuximab-irfc), in combination with Pomalyst (pomalidomide) and dexamethasone,…
Loss of Specific Gene May Help Drive Myeloma Progression, Study Finds
One of the most common genomic defects in multiple myeloma patients is the loss of one copy of chromosome 13, and researchers now suggest that…
