The barriers to a cure for multiple myeloma

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07/14/23

Faith Davies, MBBCh, MRCP, MD, FRCPath, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, outlines the current challenges to achieving a cure for multiple myeloma. Prof. Davies first highlights our lack of knowledge about the biology of the disease, in particular in the context of novel immunotherapies, and further comments on the importance of treating patients earlier in the disease course and designing therapies for the frontline setting. Finally, Prof. Davies mentions some hurdles related to using novel therapies in clinical practice. This interview took place at the 19th International Myeloma Society Meeting (IMS) held in Los Angeles, CA.