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Mohammad Ammad Ud Din, Hania Liaqat, Ayesha Tayyab

The incidence rate of breast cancer (BC) is the highest in Pakistan among all Asian countries.1 In 2018 alone, 2.1 million cases were diagnosed, although the exact number is likely much higher due to poor reporting in rural areas and the lack of a formal national cancer registry.1,2 Over the last decade, multiple non-governmental organizations and large […]

Shaji Kumar, ASH 2022: Highlights in high-risk newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma

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Published Online: Jan 6th 2023

Dr Shaji Kumar (Mayo Clinic, MN, USA) discusses the results of some key clinical trials presented at ASH 2022 in the field of high-risk newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma, where it is fundamental to risk stratify patients and develop different treatment strategies.

Abstract 752: Carfilzomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (KRd) Vs Bortezomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone (VRd) As Induction Therapy in Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Multiple Myeloma (00:40-01:40)

Abstract 758: Extended Intensified Post-ASCT Consolidation with Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (Dara-VRd) for Ultra-High Risk (UHiR) Newly Diagnosed Myeloma (NDMM) and Primary Plasma Cell Leukemia (pPCL): The UK Optimum/Muknine Trial (01:40-02:20)

Abstract 759: Isatuximab, Carfilzomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone (Isa-KRd) in Patients with High-Risk Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: Planned Interim Analysis of the GMMG-Concept Trial (02:20-02:50)

Disclosures: Shaji Kumar discloses research funding for clinical trials to the institution from: Abbvie, Amgen, BMS, Carsgen, Janssen, Astra-Zeneca, Novartis, Roche-Genentech, Takeda, Tenebio and Molecular Templates; Consulting/Advisory Board participation (with no personal payments) from: Abbvie, Amgen, BMS, Janssen, Roche-Genentech, Takeda, Astra-Zeneca, Bluebird Bio, Epizyme, Secura Biotherapeutics, Monterosa therapeutics, Trillium and (with personal payment) Oncopeptides, Beigene, Antengene and GLH Pharma.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media Ltd. Interview conducted by Sophie Nickelson.

Filmed in coverage of the 64th ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition

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