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Unmet Needs In Multiple Myeloma Management

Medical experts discuss unmet needs surrounding treatment of multiple myeloma.

This is a video synopsis/summary of a Peer Exchange featuring Joshua Richter, MD; Rafat Abonour, MD; Faith Davies, MD; and Amrita Krishnan, MD.

Experts Richter, Abonour, Davies, and Krishnan discuss the current landscape of frontline treatment options for multiple myeloma. Abonour emphasizes the challenges in managing high-risk patients and highlights the need for tailored approaches. Other essential topics the panel discusses include the role of consolidation therapy and the significance of minimal residual disease testing in treatment decisions. Richter and Davies focus on the increasing prevalence of myeloma, with approximately 35,000 new cases in the US annually. The racial disparities in myeloma incidence, particularly among African Americans, are acknowledged. The experts stress the importance of addressing unmet needs, including a focus on achieving cures and optimizing treatment for older and frail patients. The discussion sets the stage for exploring emerging therapies and trends at the 2023 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition (ASH 2023).

Video synopsis is AI-generated and reviewed by AJMC® editorial staff.

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