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Just out: Multiple Myeloma classified into 4 main mutually exclusive subtypes in the International Consensus Classification of Mature Lymphoid Neoplasms #myelomaVR @BloodJournal
@Leif_Bergsagel

1) CCND
2) MAF
3) NSD2
4) Hyperdiploid

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Each type is associated with unique cytogenetic abnormalities.

1) CCND: t11;14, or t6;14
2) MAF: t14;16, or t14;20
3) NSD2 t4;14
4) Hyperdiploid: Trisomies without any 14q32 translocation.
The subtypes have differences in clinical features, response to therapy, and prognosis. It is time to think of them as unique entities.
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Here are my Top 5 #ASCO22 @ASCO myeloma abstracts. #ASCO22VR
Links to the full abstract. As in the past, I left out studies where similar results were already presented or published before. Top 5 based on new data, clinical impact & methodology

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#5 Risk adapted maintenance: Len for standard risk & Len plus Bortezomib for high risk gives outstanding results. #ASCO22 #ASCO22VR

Clinically important & updated data are excellent. @RujulParikh @SagarLonialMD @AjayNookaMD @WinshipAtEmory meetings.asco.org/abstracts-presโ€ฆ
#4 CAR-T targeting GPRC5D. Doubt if one BCMA approach fails another BCMA approach will give significant benefit. These treatments are incredibly expensive. We need immunotherapy options that target something besides BCMA. @ZJU_China
#ASCO22 #ASCO22VR meetings.asco.org/abstracts-presโ€ฆ
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How I Treat Myeloma: 2022 Update.

10 slides. Hope it's useful for oncologists and patients. @NorthTxMSG @MyelomaTeacher

1/ Risk stratification: This is important both for counseling patients and to decide on treatment options. The more high risk factors, the higher the risk.
2/ Initial therapy. The 3 main choices are VRd, DRd, and Dara-VRd.

I prefer VRd. But the other options are reasonable. Transplant eligible patients need 3-4 cycles, then stem cell collection.
3/ Initial Therapy. For patients not eligible for transplant, results with DRd are outstanding. But it is more expensive and requires prolonged use of a triplet.
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How we treat smoldering multiple myeloma. @SagarLonialMD @mvmateos
@TheLancetHaem thelancet.com/journals/lanhaโ€ฆ #myelomaVR

Summary of our recommendations below.
Risk stratification is based on the Mayo 20-2-20 system.

High risk is any 2 factors abnormal. These patients had 90% reduction in risk of end organ damage in the two RCTs of Len/Rd vs Observation. nature.com/articles/s4140โ€ฆ
Approximately 1/3 of SMM is high risk.

If cytogenetics available use the IMWG scoring system. More precise estimate of risk. @mvmateos nature.com/articles/s4140โ€ฆ @BloodCancerJnl
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Here are my Top 5 #ASCO21 @ASCO myeloma abstracts. #ASCO21VR
Iโ€™ve listed them with links to the full abstract. @mtmdphd @Rfonsi1 @MayoMyeloma @chadinabhan @Mohty_EBMT @BldCancerDoc @szusmani @NBahlis @NoopurRajeMD @profghjackson @contirena1 @DusetzinaS
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#5 Daratumumab, bortezomib, lenalidomide, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone (Dara-CVRd) for ultra high risk MM and plasma cell leukemia. A modern alternative to VDT-PACE. 94% response rate. @profghjackson @MyelomaUK #ASCO21VR #ASCO21
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#4 Financial difficulty in patients with multiple myeloma. 20% of patients reported financial difficulties in 1 year. Glad this is being studied. I do think this is an underestimate. @ALLIANCE_org @theNCI @contirena1 #ASCO21VR #ASCO21
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Behind the Scenes: A thread of randomized trials I have helped lead and publish. Each one has a story. Most have been a struggle.

This is for young physicians trying to start a career as a clinical investigator or trialist.
#MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #myelomaVR #mmsm

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1) ECOG Thalidomide Dex vs Dex for myeloma. My first RCT. I had previously led small Thal trials at Mayo. But leading this pivotal RCT required luck. I had proposed a small Ph II, so they let me be PI. But @theNCI mandated a change to Ph III RCT design. ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCโ€ฆ
2) Celgene Thal Dex vs Dex placebo RCT. Given success of ECOG trial, which led to thalidomide approval by FDA, I was asked by Celgene to lead their company trial: a confirmatory trial for regulatory approval. Company trials are easier to run. ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCโ€ฆ
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Here is our opinion @MayoClinic on Transplant for myeloma. Thanks @myelomaMD for leadership

1/ We recommend DELAY the whole transplant process (collection, & storage) for all newly diagnosed patients until the corona epidemic is over @drkomanduri @mtmdphd @NorthTxMSG @Mohty_EBMT
2/ If myeloma patients are already on transplant schedule, we recommend offer to delay the whole process (collection and storage) until the corona epidemic is over. If patients are already on site, collect cells but delay the transplant. @MyelomaTeacher @BldCancerDoc
3/ For patients who need the transplant for progressive disease, or very high risk disease and expected early relapse and cannot wait to delay, proceed with transplant.
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Screening for myeloma/MGUS. Thread #medtwitter

1/ General screening of asymptomatic persons is not recommended. iStopMM is a randomized trial to determine role of screening, and also the role of more close follow up to enable early detection clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03โ€ฆ @IMFmyeloma
2/ I now recommend screening to detect high risk smoldering myeloma in persons with 2 or more first degree relatives with myeloma, & in blacks with one or more affected relative. One time screening at age 50-60, or 10 yrs before age of diagnosis of myeloma in relative @neuherman
3/ Whenever we want to look for myeloma / AL amyloidosis due to clinical suspicion, or to screen high risk individuals, the tests to do are: serum protein electrophoresis, serum immunofixation, & serum free light chain assay. @MayoMyeloma @MayoProceedings mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-โ€ฆ
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๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ ๐—บ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ

2019 was a great year for myeloma. Iโ€™ve listed my Top 10 with links to the paper. #MyelomaVR @mtmdphd @Rfonsi1 @grpetersen1 @NorthTxMSG @Mohty_EBMT @SagarLonialMD
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#๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ฃ๐—ฉ๐—ฑ (๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—ง๐—œ๐— ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ฆ๐— )
PVd is a useful regimen with 11 months PFD in relapsed myeloma. @TheLancetOncol @thanosdimop thelancet.com/journals/lanonโ€ฆ
#๐Ÿต ๐— ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ ๐—ซ๐—œ
Intensification to get deeper response after induction does not improve survival. Important coz we see some centers delay transplant trying to get deeper response. We recommend ASCT after 3-4 cycles. @profghjackson @TheLancetHaem thelancet.com/journals/lanhaโ€ฆ
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