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Discontinuing lenalidomide maintenance in MM; congenital neutropenia syndrome linked to COPZ1 mutations; low GVHD rates with ruxolitinib after allogeneic HCT
Manage episode 482946616 series 2592278
In this week's episode, we'll learn about stopping myeloma maintenance therapy in the modern era. New research suggests that many patients in remission can discontinue lenalidomide, remaining treatment-free, without jeopardizing disease response. After that: a novel congenital neutropenia syndrome. Mutations in the COPZ1 gene impact myeloid differentiation and development of neutropenia. Researchers describe the mechanisms and propose a treatment strategy for restoring granulopoiesis. Finally, ruxolitinib maintenance therapy after allogeneic transplant. In a phase 2 study, this treatment strategy was associated with low rates of chronic graft-versus-host disease. Investigators say the use of JAK inhibitors in this context warrants further study.
Featured Articles:
- Sustained bone marrow and imaging MRD negativity for 3 years drives discontinuation of maintenance post-ASCT in myeloma
- A new severe congenital neutropenia syndrome associated with autosomal recessive COPZ1 mutations
- Low rates of chronic graft-versus-host disease with ruxolitinib maintenance following allogeneic HCT
320 episodes
Manage episode 482946616 series 2592278
In this week's episode, we'll learn about stopping myeloma maintenance therapy in the modern era. New research suggests that many patients in remission can discontinue lenalidomide, remaining treatment-free, without jeopardizing disease response. After that: a novel congenital neutropenia syndrome. Mutations in the COPZ1 gene impact myeloid differentiation and development of neutropenia. Researchers describe the mechanisms and propose a treatment strategy for restoring granulopoiesis. Finally, ruxolitinib maintenance therapy after allogeneic transplant. In a phase 2 study, this treatment strategy was associated with low rates of chronic graft-versus-host disease. Investigators say the use of JAK inhibitors in this context warrants further study.
Featured Articles:
- Sustained bone marrow and imaging MRD negativity for 3 years drives discontinuation of maintenance post-ASCT in myeloma
- A new severe congenital neutropenia syndrome associated with autosomal recessive COPZ1 mutations
- Low rates of chronic graft-versus-host disease with ruxolitinib maintenance following allogeneic HCT
320 episodes
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