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Melflufen for Myeloma: A Deep Dive
The FDA recently granted priority review to a new drug application for melflufen (INN melphalan flufenamide), in combination with dexamethasone. Melflufen is intended for use as a first choice for patients with multiple myeloma whose disease is refractory to at…
Covid 19 Convalescent Plasma Study
Convalescent plasma therapy involves the transfusion of plasma collected from a donor who has recovered from Covid-19 to a patient with an active infection. Two recent studies have shown that convalescent plasma therapy can be used in treating critically-ill covid-19…
Novel Cancer Immunotherapies with SELLAS Life Sciences
The second episode of CureTalks with Gary discusses new immunotherapies with Sellas Life Sciences. Talking to Gary Petersen is Dr Angelos M. Stergiou CEO and President of Sellas Life Sciences and Senior Advisor for Sellas, Dr. Nicholas J Sarlis. Sellas…
Covid-19 Vaccines – What Multiple Myeloma Patients Should Know?
Multiple myeloma patients are often immunosuppressed for months following treatments such as maintenance therapies, immunosuppressive drugs, hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) and CAR-T therapies. They are at higher risk for serious complications from the SARS-CoV-2 virus leading to hospitalizations and ICU…
Latest Advances in Myeloma Treatment: ASCO and EHA 2018 Highlights
The treatment field of Multiple Myeloma continues to move forward as novel agents and treatment combinations expand. Whether you are standard risk patient or belong to high-risk group, treatment paradigms are getting better. We are talking to Dr. Mateos on…