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Real‐world data on safety and efficacy of venetoclax‐based regimens in relapsed/refractory t(11;14) multiple myeloma

Diana Basali, Rajshekhar Chakraborty, Lisa Rybicki, Nathaniel Rosko, Janice Reed, Maryann Karam, Kristen Schlueter, Hayley Dysert, Matt Kalaycio, Jason Valent

2020British Journal of Haematology28 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

The treatment for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) continues to be challenging despite recent therapeutic advancements. Venetoclax, an inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic protein BCL-2, is a promising agent, especially in patients harbouring t(11;14). Our objective was to review our experience with venetoclax-based regimens at our institution. All ten RRMM patients treated with venetoclax were included and had a median of six prior lines of therapy. The overall response rate was 78% and one patient with cardiac amyloidosis and MM achieved a cardiac organ response. Haematologic toxicities requiring red blood cell and platelet transfusion and non-haematologic toxicities, most commonly gastrointestinal upset, were observed.

Topics & Concepts

VenetoclaxMedicineMultiple myelomaInternal medicineOncologyHematologyRefractory (planetary science)Intensive care medicineLeukemiaChronic lymphocytic leukemiaAstrobiologyPhysicsMultiple Myeloma Research and TreatmentsProtein Degradation and InhibitorsCancer Mechanisms and Therapy