Modern Treatments and Future Directions for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Patients

Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. 2020 Nov;20(11):736-743. doi: 10.1016/j.clml.2020.06.023. Epub 2020 Jul 7.

Abstract

Since the introduction of proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulators, and monoclonal antibodies, the longevity of a patient with multiple myeloma has greatly improved. Although prognosis is improving, multiple myeloma remains an incurable disease and most patients will inevitably relapse. With new studies and prospective trials being published every few months, the landscape of multiple myeloma treatment is changing and sequencing treatments remains complex. In this review, we discuss the current data and approaches to treating a patient with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Keywords: Antibody therapy; Immunotherapy; Monoclonal gammopathies; Myeloma; Plasma cell dyscrasias.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Multiple Myeloma / therapy*
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local