MCRT Baltimore 2018: Multiple Myeloma Expert Panel Q&A (Morning Session)

Multiple Myeloma experts Ashraf Badros, MD, Ivan Borrello, MD and David Vesole, MD, PhD answer questions from the audience during the afternoon session of the Myeloma Crowd Round Table in Baltimore. Topics covered include:

0:11 What are the criteria for getting a transplant and when do you do it?
5:02 What’s the difference between chromosomal hyperdiploidy, deletions and translocations?
7:40 How does age affect the decision to get a transplant?
9:01 What about patients who experience a partial response?
13:02 Why can bone breaks occur even when taking bone strengtheners?
14:32 Should someone with an 11:14 translocation take Venetoclax for maintenance therapy?
15:44 What bone tests should I do?
17:21 How do doctors decide maintenance regimens for their patients?
23:00 I had an autologous transplant and relapsed - should I do an allo transplant?
27:53 Should FISH tests be repeated since myeloma genetics change over time?
30:34 Are there studies looking at Darzalex or Rev/Dex for maintenance?