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A Multiple Myeloma Cancer Diary
Three-Drug Therapy Plus Stem Cell Transplant Delays Progression
Multiple Myeloma 101
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New Approach Could Make Bone Marrow Transplants Safer, Stronger

Tests prevented relapse and limited graft-vs.-host disease (GVHD) in laboratory models of leukemia and multiple myeloma.

Tecvayli Shows Promise for People with Heavily Pretreated Multiple Myeloma

UPDATE: On October 25, the FDA approved Tecvayli (teclistamab) to treat some people with multiple myeloma.
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Myeloma Awareness Month

In 2009, March was declared Myeloma Awareness Month (MAM).
Bryon Daily

Finding New Purpose After Multiple Meyloma

After treatment for multiple myeloma, Bryon Daily pays it forward to other African Americans, who are at higher risk for this cancer.

Cancer Survivors May Not Be at Greater Risk for COVID Complications

People diagnosed with cancer over a year ago and those who were not on treatment did not have a higher risk of hospitalization or death.
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FDA Approves Second CAR-T Therapy for Multiple Myeloma

98% of people who received the customized immunotherapy responded to the one-time treatment.

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Blood Cancers 101
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Multiple Myeloma Presents Added Burden for African Americans
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New Studies Highlight How Immunotherapies Are Transforming Care for Blood Cancers

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Groups at High Risk for Multiple Myeloma Have Elevated Rates of Blood Cancer Precursor Condition

Screening high-risk groups could improve the survival of patients who develop myeloma.

New Studies Highlight How Immunotherapies Are Transforming Care for Blood Cancers

Researchers are examining opportunities for immune-modulating approaches to improve outcomes and reduce side effects.
Kellie Smith

A Multiple Myeloma Diary: Kellie Smith

Kellie Smith, 52, lives in Austin with her husband and child. She has multiple myeloma.
Colin Powell

Colin Powell Dies of COVID-19 at Age 84

Powell had received treatment for multiple myeloma, which can lead to poorer response to COVID-19 vaccines.

Multiple Myeloma Presents Added Burden for African Americans

African Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with multiple myeloma as white people, but lag in treatment gains.
Charlie Callagan at home in Merlin, Oregon

COVID-Overwhelmed Hospitals Postpone Cancer Care and Other Treatment

Hospitals are filling up with COVID-19 patients and other medical conditions are going untreated.

U.S. OK’s Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised People

The booster is recommended for organ transplant recipients, people receiving cancer treatment and people with advanced or untreated HIV.
Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy

FDA Approves New CAR-T Therapy for Multiple Myeloma

More than 70% of people treated with Abecma, a customized immunotherapy, experienced complete or partial remission.

Cancer Survivors at Greater Risk of Flu Complications

Those with blood cancers are nine times more likely to be hospitalized or die from the flu.
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