We have a cure definition for myeloma.
Requires:
1) Off all therapy and sustained MRD negative for 5 years
2) Negative imaging studies
Presented by
@NikhilMunshiMD #IMS26 @Myeloma_Society
Note:
1) We need to see how this definition performs. Relapse rate for patients meeting these cure criteria must ideally be less than 5%. If not, we may have to adjust the criteria.
2) I hope the cure criteria will be the impetus to stop doing trials with endless therapy. You cannot claim cure with continuous therapy. I’m glad the field is mostly aligned on this.
Cure for patients and public in any disease has a deep meaning. Cure means cure. We cannot dilute it.