
Opinion|Videos|January 6, 2025
Navigating Adverse Events in Bispecific Antibody Therapies: Infection Prevention and Management
Author(s)Robert M. Rifkin, MD, FACP
Robert M. Rifkin, MD, FACP, discusses how the MagnetisMM-3 update at the 66th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition sheds light on elranatamab’s role in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma while panelists discuss how emerging data on bispecific antibodies and combination strategies could shape treatment timing and improve outcomes, especially in heavily pretreated patients.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- The MagnetisMM-3 update at the 66th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition provided critical insights into elranatamab for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. What are your key takeaways from this update, and how do these data influence the role of elranatamab in the current treatment paradigm?
- With growing data on bispecifics, what are your perspectives on the ideal timing for integrating these therapies into treatment plans, especially in heavily pretreated patients vs earlier lines?
- There is increasing interest in combining bispecific antibodies with other therapies. Which combination strategies do you find most promising, and what potential do they hold for enhancing outcomes in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma?
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