Current disease status-First occurrence of the myeloma Posts on Medivizor

Posted by Medivizor on May 8, 2022 in Multiple Myeloma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of an all-oral combination of ixazomib (Ninlaro), lenalidomide (Revlimid), and dexamethasone (Decadron) in transplant-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM). The data showed that this combination was effective with manageable side effects in these...

Posted by Medivizor on Dec 5, 2021 in Multiple Myeloma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of adding daratumumab (Darzalex) to lenalidomide (Revlimid) and dexamethasone (Decadron) therapy for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM). The data showed that adding daratumumab to the lenalidomide and dexamethasone (Rd) regimen was safe and improved...

Posted by Medivizor on Sep 12, 2021 in Multiple Myeloma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study assessed the effects of administering personalized doses of VCD (bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone) followed by VTD (bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone) in older patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM). The data showed high response rates and safety in these patients. Some background...

Posted by Medivizor on Feb 28, 2021 in Multiple Myeloma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared a combination therapy of carfilzomib (Kyprolis), lenalidomide (Revlimid), dexamethasone (Decadron), and cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) to control combination therapies as an alternative treatment regimen in newly diagnosed patients with multiple myeloma (MM).   The authors concluded that this regimen provided very good...

Posted by Medivizor on Feb 21, 2021 in Multiple Myeloma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared long-term outcomes after treatment with bortezomib (Velcade), thalidomide (Thalomid), and dexamethasone (Ozurdex) or VTD compared to thalidomide and dexamethasone (TD) followed by double hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM). The study found...

Posted by Medivizor on Nov 2, 2020 in Multiple Myeloma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study was carried out to determine whether early stem cell transplant (SCT) or a delayed SCT improved the survival of patients with multiple myeloma (MM). The study found that there was no significant difference in survival in patients with newly diagnosed MM who received early or late SCT.  Some background SCT is an...

Posted by Medivizor on Jun 6, 2020 in Multiple Myeloma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined if the addition of bortezomib (Velcade) to treatment with lenalidomide (Revlimid) and dexamethasone (Decadron) could improve treatment results long-term for patients with multiple myeloma (MM). The authors found that patients who received bortezomib had a longer survival long-term. Some background...