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Welcome and Announcements Kelly Cox
Director Support Groups & Senior Director Regional Community Workshops 2
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FLORIDA REGIONAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Saturday November 20, 2021~ Agenda
10:00 AM - Welcome and Announcements Kelly Cox, Director Support Groups & Senior Director of Regional Community Workshops 10:05 AM - Myeloma 101 and Frontline Therapy Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, IMF Chief Medical Officer 10:40 AM - Q & A with Panel 10:55 AM – Meditation and Stretch Break 11:05 AM - Relapsed Therapy and Clinical Trials Ciara Freeman, MD, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa FL 11:45 AM - How to Manage Myeloma Symptoms and Side Effects Kathy Colson, RN, BSN, BS, IMF Nurse Leadership Board 12:05 PM - Q&A with Panel
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Myeloma 101 and Frontline Therapy
Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, IMF Chief Medical Officer 7
Multiple Myeloma 101 and Frontline Therapy IMF Regional Community Workshop November 2021 Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC Chief Medical Officer, International Myeloma Foundation Professor, Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) City of Hope Cancer Center
Objectives • Review the basics of blood and cancer • Define multiple myeloma and its key features • Highlight the approach to initial therapy for myeloma • Discuss the role of stem cell transplantation in myeloma
The Basics of Blood
• The blood is an “organ” made up of both cells and liquid “plasma” • Think of wine (red/white/rose) 1. Red Cells – carry Oxygen…trucks 2. White Cells – immune system…army 3. Platelets – help with clotting…ambulance
All produced in the blood factory = Bone Marrow
What is Cancer? • Simple definition: –
Identical, uncontrolled growth
• The body usually has a balance to allow cells to grow in the
right place for the right period of time – When that system is unbalanced, cancers grow – Ie, solid tissue (breast, colon…) or blood cells
• The “double whammy” of blood cancers is that they are the cells
meant to protect you • citizen crime vs military crime
What is Multiple Myeloma? Multiple Myeloma* is a blood cancer that starts in plasma cells of the spongy center of bones (bone marrow). – This is where stem cells mature into red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. – Myeloma cells are abnormal plasma cells that make an abnormal antibody called “M protein”. * Myeloma is NOT a bone cancer or skin cancer (melanoma), it is a type of blood cancer.
Multiple Myeloma Snapshot National MM Statistics 34,920 Estimated New Cases in 2021
12,410 Estimated Deaths in 2021
Trends in MM Natural History by Race MM Incidence
Higher incidence in AA vs White patients: • 15.9 vs 7.5 cases per 100,000 per year
MM Higher mortality in AA vs White patients: Mortality • 5.6 vs 2.4 MM deaths per 100,000
The Average Survival of patients with myeloma is IMPROVING! The expected survival is nearly 10 years for all patients, but still less than 5 years in patients with high risk disease
5-year relative survival evolution from 1973 to 2005 MM • Survival for White patients increased Survival significantly from 26.3% to 35% • Survival for AA patients increased from 31% to 34.1%
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Myeloma Is a Cancer of Plasma Cells • • •
Cancer of plasma cells Healthy plasma cells produce immunoglobulins G, A, M, D, and E Myeloma cells produce abnormal immunoglobulin “paraprotein” or monoclonal protein
FAST STATS 1.8% of all cancers; 17% of hematologic malignancies in the United States
Most frequently diagnosed in ages 65 to 74 years (median, 69 years)
Bone marrow of patient with multiple myeloma Image courtesy of American Society of Hematology Kyle et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 2003;78:21-33;
The average age of diagnosis of 4-5 years younger in African American and Hispanic patients
Diagnosis of multiple myeloma: Monoclonal immunoglobulin - both “heavy” and ”light” chains
Multiple Myeloma Typically Preceded by Premalignant Conditions Premalignant
Condition
(Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance)
SMM1-5,8
(Smoldering Multiple Myeloma)
Active Multiple Myeloma6-8
<10%
10%-60%
>10%
None
None
Yes
~1% per year
~10% per year
Not Applicable
No; observation
Yes for high risk*; No for others
Yes
MGUS1-4
Clonal plasma cells in bone marrow Presence of Myeloma Defining Events Likelihood of progression Treatment
Malignant
* In clinical trial (preferred)
or offer treatment for those likely to progress within 2 years
1. Kyle RA, et al. N Engl J Med. 2007;356:2582-90. 2. International Myeloma Working Group. Br J Haematol. 2003;121:749-57. 3. Jagannath S, et al. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. 2010;10(1):28-43.
4. Kyle RA, et al. Curr Hematol Malig Rep. 2010;5(2):62-69. 5. Mateos M-V, et al. Blood. 2009;114:Abstract 614. 6. Durie BG, Salmon SE. Cancer. 1975;36:842-854.
7. Durie BG, et al. Leukemia. 2006;20(9):1467-1473. 8. Rajkumar SV, et al. Lancet Oncology 2014; 15:e538e548.
2014 IMWG Active Myeloma Criteria: Myeloma-Defining Events Clonal bone marrow ≥10% or bony/extramedullary plasmacytoma AND any one or more Myeloma-Defining Events
Calcium elevation R enal complications A nemia B one disease
BM
Clonal bone marrow ≥60%
FLC
sFLC ratio >100
MRI
>1 focal lesion by MRI
BM, bone marrow; FLC, free light chain; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; sFLC, serum free light chain. Rajkumar et al. Lancet Oncol. 2014;15:e538-e548. Kyle et al. Leukemia 2010;24:1121-1127.
Active Myeloma Not CRAB but now SLiM CRAB • S (60% Plasmacytosis) • Li (Light chains I/U >100) • M (MRI 1 or more focal lesion) • C (calcium elevation) • R (renal insufficiency) • A (anemia) • B (bone disease) Rajkumar SV, et al. Lancet Oncol. 2014;15:e538-e548.
More About the Common “CRAB” Symptoms Low Blood Counts • May lead to anemia and infection • Anemia is present in 60% at diagnosis
Weakness Fatigue Infection
Decreased Kidney Function • Occurs in over half of myeloma patients
Weakness
Bone Damage • Affects 85% of patients • Leads to fractures
Bone pain
Bone Turnover • Leads to high levels of calcium in blood (hypercalcemia)
Loss of Appetite & Weight loss
About 10% to 20% of patients with newly diagnosed myeloma will not have any symptoms.
Multiple Myeloma diagnosis can be challenging
Fatigue
Bone Pain Kyle RA. Mayo Clin Proc. 2003;78:21-33.
Anemia
A Call to Action: Facts About African Americans & Myeloma 1.
There is a longer time from symptoms to diagnosis among African Americans
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African Americans are younger by about 5 years on average at diagnosis
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MM and MGUS are more than 2x as common in African Americans
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African Americans are less likely to receive the three T’s: Transplant, Triplets and Trials
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Survival improvements have not been equal across race – for every 1.3 years of life gained in whites, it was only 0.8 in blacks
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African Americans have biologic differences and achieve equal or better outcomes when they receive therapy 21
Learn Your Labs Counts the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets Measures levels of albumin, calcium, and creatinine to assess kidney and liver functions, bone status ,and the CoMP extent of disease
CBC
Beta2 MicroG
Determines the level of a protein linked to MM and kidney function: USED FOR STAGE LDH
Determines the level of myeloma cell production and extent of MM : USED FOR STAGE
Lactate Dehydrogenase
Serum Protein EP
Detects the presence and level of M protein = how much myeloma Identifies the type of abnormal antibody proteins: IgG, IgA, IgM
Immuno Fixation Serum Free Light Chain
Measures myeloma free light chains (kappa or lambda) in blood = how much myeloma
Urine Protein EP
Detects Bence-Jones proteins (otherwise known as myeloma light chains) in urine (to determine if it’s present or not present)
24-hr Urine Analysis
24 hours of urine collected to test the presence and levels of Bence Jones protein in the urine = how much myeloma
Myeloma Stage:
Staging refers to the degree to which the cancer has progressed
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
β2-microglobulin under 3.6 mg/L
β2-microglobulin Between 3.5 & 5.4mg/L
β2-microglobulin over 5.5 mg/L
Normal
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) AND
NO High Risk Cytogenetics (FISH)
HIGH
NO High Risk Cytogenetics (FISH)
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) AND/OR High Risk Cytogenetics (FISH) Deletion 17thchromosome Translocation 4th and 14th Translocation 14th and 16th Translocation 14th and 20th
Treatment Planning Treatment Planning is the process of thinking about the treatment steps you can take with your doctor, based on your goals and preferences. Treatment decisions are based on: • The results of biomarker tests, cytogenetic (FISH) test, and the stage of multiple myeloma • Your values, goals, and preferences • Your age • Your health and symptoms (if you have kidney disease, heart disease, anemia, or other issues) • Your medical history and past treatments for multiple myeloma
How to Choose a Treatment Plan Age
Lifestyle Goals of Therapy
Patient Preference
Myeloma Symptoms
Tools of the Trade for Frontline Therapy Standard Drug Overview
Class
Drug Name
IMiD immunomodulatory drug
Revlimid (lenalidomide)
R or Rev
Thalomid (thalidomide)
T or Thal
Chemotherapy Steroids Monoclonal Antibodies
V or Vel or B
Administration Oral
Kyprolis (carfilzomib)
C or K or Car
Intravenous (IV) or subcutaneous injection (under the skin)
Ninlaro (ixazomib)
N or I
Oral
Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide)
C
Alkeran or Evomela (melphalan)
M or Mel
Decadron (dexamethasone)
Dex or D or d
Prednisone
P
Daratumumab (Darzalex)
Dara
Velcade (bortezomib) Proteasome inhibitor
Abbreviation
Oral or intravenous Oral or intravenous Intravenous (IV)
Second/Expert Opinion • You have the right to get a second opinion. Insurance providers may require second opinions. • A second opinion can help you: – Confirm your diagnosis – Give you more information about options – Talk to other experts – Introduce you to clinical trials – Help you learn which health care team you’d like to work with, and which facility
General Principles of Initial Therapy 1. Frontline therapy has a significant impact on long term survival 2. We don’t “save the best for last” but use the best we have early on 3. We leverage combinations of drugs to best control the myeloma 4. We seek a DEEP and DURABLE response 5. We mix and match from the 3 major classes of drugs and add steroids: Proteasome Inhibitors Immunomodulatory Drugs Monoclonal Antibodies 6. We decide early on whether or not someone will have a stem cell transplant
Personalized Approach to Frontline Therapy Newly Diagnosed MM and Risk Stratified
Factors to be considered for ASCT Age, performance status (PS), comorbidities (R-MCI score, HCT-Cl) and organ function
ASCT Eligible
ASCT Ineligible
Treatment Algorithm in Frontline Newly Diagnosed MM
Not Transplant Candidate
VRd x 8-12 cycles followed by Len
Transplant Candidate VRd x 4 cycles
DRd
Early Auto SCT followed by Maintenance
*Based on CALGB 100104, S0777, IFM-2009, MAIA ¶ VTd/VCd if VRd not available Rajkumar SV. 2020
Collect & store Continue VRd x4 Maintenance Delayed Transplant
Transplant Eligible Key Questions: 1. Is Transplant still necessary? 2. What is the triplet combination? (VRD or KRD) 3. Should we switch to quadruplet combinations? (D-VRD, D-KRD or I-VRD, I-KRD)
IFM 2009 Study design 700 patients randomized stratified on ISS and FISH Arm A – RVD alone 3 RVD
Arm B - Transplantation 3 RVD
PBSC collection (cyclophosphamide 3g/m2 and GCSF 10 μg/kg/d)
5 RVD
HD Melphalan 200 mg/m2 + ASCT 2 RVD
Lenalidomide maintenance 13 cycles (10-15 mg/d)
Remember that RVD is: Revlimid + Velcade + Dexamethasone RVd 21d cycles . Lenalidomide 25 mg/d: D1-D14 . Bortezomib 1.3 mg/m2 D1, D4, D8, D11 . Dexamethasone 20 mg/d: D1, D2, D4, D5, D8, D9, D11, D12
Primary endpoint = PFS Secondary endpoints . ORR, MRD . TTP . OS . Toxicity
M Attal et al, N Engl J Med 2017
Updated PFS (primary endpoint) Median follow up
89.8 months
This means that the average time to relapse is about 3 years for RVD and 4 years for RVD + Transplant Median PFS 47.3 months (Transplantation, arm B)
Median PFS 35 months (RVD alone, arm A) HR (95CI)
0.70 [0.59;0.83]
30% reduction in the risk of progression or death in patients receiving transplant
OS
Median follow up
89.8 months
8y-OS 62.2% (Transplantation, arm B) 8y-OS 60.2% (RVD alone, arm A)
HR (95CI)
1.03 [0.8;1.32]
More than 60% of the patients in the two arms are alive after 8 years of follow-up
Carfilzomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (KRD) for Newly-Diagnosed, Transplant-Eligible Multiple Myeloma
Induction 4, 28-day cycles Len: 25 mg PO D1-21 CFZ*: 20/36 mg/m2 IV D1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 Dex: 40 mg PO D1, 8, 15, 22
Transplant
Consolidation
MEL 200 mg/m2
4, 28-day cycles Len: 25 mg PO D1-21 CFZ*: 36 mg/m2 IV D1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 Dex: 20 mg PO D1, 8, 15, 22
Jasielec, J, et al. Blood 2020; Epub ahead of print.
Maintenance 10, 28-day cycles Len: 25 mg D1 – 21 CFZ 36 mg/m2 D1, 2, 15, 16 Dex 20 mg D1, 8, 15, 22 →Lenalidomide monotherapy off protocol
Len maintenance until PD
Trial design
474 NDMM patients, transplant-eligible and younger than 65 years Single ASCT
4x KCd
R1 1:1:1
4x KRd
mg/m2
K: 36^ d 1-2,8-9,15-16 R: 25 mg d 1-21 d: 20 mg. d 1-2,8-9,15-16,22-23
4x KRd
K: 36^ mg/m2 d 1-2,8-9,15-16 R: 25 mg d 1-21 d: 20 mg. d 1-2,8-9,15-16,22-23
MOBILIZATION
K: 36^ mg/m2 d 1-2,8-9,15-16 C: 300 mg/m2 d 1,8,15 d: 20 mg. d 1-2,8-9,15-16,22-23
Intensification with high-dose melphalan followed by autologous stem-cell reinfusion
4x KRd
K: 36 mg/m2 d 1-2,8-9,15-16 R: 25 mg d 1-21 d: 20 mg. d 1-2,8-9,15-16,22-23
4x KCd
K: 36 mg/m2 d 1-2,8-9,15-16 C: 300 mg/m2 d 1,8,15 d: 20 mg. d 1-2,8-9,15-16,22-23
4x KRd
K: 36 mg/m2 d 1-2,8-9,15-16 R: 25 mg d 1-21 d: 20 mg. d 1-2,8-9,15-16,22-23
R
R: 10 mg days 1-21, until progression or intolerance
R2 1:1
4x KRd
K: 36 mg/m2 d 1-2,8-9,15-16 R: 25 mg d 1-21 d: 20 mg. d 1-2,8-9,15-16,22-23
KR
K: 36 mg/m2 d 1, 2, 15, 16 up to 2 years* R: 10 mg days 1-21, until progression or intolerance
^20 mg/m2 on days 1-2, cycle 1 only. *Carfilzomib 70 mg/m2 days 1, 15 every 28 days up to 2 years for patients that have started the maintenance treatment from 6 months before the approval of Amendment 5.0 onwards.
NDMM, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, R1, first randomization (induction/consolidation treatment); R2, second randomization (maintenance treatment); ASCT, autologous stem-cell transplantation; K, carfilzomib; R, lenalidomide; C, cyclophosphamide; d, dexamethasone; KCd_ASCT, KCd induction-ASCT-KCd consolidation; KRd_ASCT, KRd induction-ASCT-KRd consolidation; KRd12, 12 cycles of KRd.
Francesca Gay
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Progression-free survival KRd_ASCT vs. KRd12 vs. KCd_ASCT
KR vs. R
Median follow-up from Random 1: 51 months (IQR 46‒55)
Median follow-up from Random 2: 37 months (IQR 33‒42) 1.00
0.75
0.69 0.56
0.50
0.51
0.25
KRd_ASCT vs. KCd_ASCT: HR 0.54, 95% CI 0.38-0.78, p<0.001 KRd_ASCT vs. KRd12: HR 0.61, 95% CI 0.43-0.88, p=0.0084 KRd12 vs. KCd_ASCT: HR 0.88, 95% CI 0.64-1.22, p=0.45
0.00 0
10
20
30 Months
40
50
60
Progression-free survival
Progression-free survival
1.00
0.75
0.75
0.65
0.50
0.25 KR vs. R: HR 0.64, 95% CI 0.44-0.94, p=0.02294
0.00 0
10
20 Months
30
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3-year PFS reported in the figure. Random 1, first randomization (induction/consolidation treatment); ASCT, autologous stem-cell trasplantation; K, carfilzomib; R, lenalidomide; C, cyclophosphamide; d, dexamethasone; KCd_ASCT, KCd induction-ASCT-KCd consolidation; KRd_ASCT, KRd induction-ASCT-KRd consolidation; KRd12, 12 cycles of KRd; Random 2, second randomization (maintenance treatment); p, p-value; HR, hazard ratio; CI, confidence interval. Number at risk
Francesca Gay
KR vs R: HR 0.64, 95% CI 0.44 - 0.94, p-value=0.02294
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GRIFFIN: Randomized Phase • Phase 2 study of D-RVd versus RVd in transplant-eligible NDMM, 35 sites in the United States with enrollment between December 2016 and April 2018 Induction: Cycles 1-4
• Transplanteligible NDMM • 18-70 years of age • ECOG PS score 0-2 • CrCl ≥30 mL/mina
D-RVd
1:1 randomization
Key eligibility criteria:
D: 16 mg/kg IV Days 1, 8, 15 R: 25 mg PO Days 1-14 V: 1.3 mg/m2 SC Days 1, 4, 8, 11 d: 20 mg PO Days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
RVd
R: 25 mg PO Days 1-14 V: 1.3 mg/m2 SC Days 1, 4, 8, 11 d: 20 mg PO Days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 21-day cycles
Consolidation: Cycles 5-6c T R A N S P L A N T
D-RVd
D: 16 mg/kg IV Day 1 R: 25 mg PO Days 1-14 V: 1.3 mg/m2 SC Days 1, 4, 8, 11 d: 20 mg PO Days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
RVd
Maintenance: Cycles 7-32d D-R
D: 16 mg/kg IV Day 1 Q4W or Q8We R: 10 mg PO Days 1-21 Cycles 7-9; 15 mg PO Days 1-21 Cycles 10+
R
R: 25 mg PO Days 1-14 V: 1.3 mg/m2 SC Days 1, 4, 8, 11 d: 20 mg PO Days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
R: 10 mg PO Days 1-21 Cycles 7-9; 15 mg PO Days 1-21 Cycles 10+
21-day cycles
28-day cycles
Endpoints and statistical assumptions Primary endpoint:
sCR rate (by end of consolidation); 1-sided alpha of 0.1 80% power to detect 15% improvement (50% vs 35%), N = 200
Secondary endpoints:
Rates of MRD negativity (NGS 10–5), ORR, ≥VGPR, CR
Stem cell mobilization with G-CSF ± plerixaforb
ECOG PS, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status; CrCl, creatinine clearance; IV, intravenous; PO, oral; G-CSF, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor; Q4W, every 4 weeks; Q8W, every 8 weeks; NGS, next-generation sequencing; ORR, overall response rate; VGPR, very good partial response; CR, complete response. aLenalidomide dose adjustments were made for patients with CrCl ≤50 mL/min. bCyclophosphamide-based mobilization was permitted if unsuccessful. cConsolidation was initiated 60 to 100 days post transplant. dPatients who complete maintenance cycles 7 to 32 may continue single-agent lenalidomide thereafter. eProtocol Amendment 2 allowed for the option to dose daratumumab Q4W, based on pharmacokinetic results from study SMM2001 (NCT02316106).
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Responses Deepened over Timea sCR, P = 0.0253b ≥CR, P = 0.0014b 100 90
Patients, %
80
12.1 7.1
≥CR: 19.2%
6.1
70 60 50
21.2
≥CR: 27.3%
52.5
0
≥CR: 51.5%
63.6
39.4 26.3
2.0 End of induction
12.1 End of ASCT
1.0
8.1
1.0
End of consolidation
D-RVd
14.1 3.0
1.0
12-months-ofmaintenance cutoff
14.4 5.2
≥CR: 19.6%
32.0
≥CR: 42.3%
≥CR: 60.8%
13.4
30.9 35.1
47.4
10.3
46.4
sCR CR VGPR PR SD/PD/NE
18.2
≥CR: 13.4%
43.3
≥CR: 81.8%
59.6
30
10
42.4
9.1
40
20
7.2 6.2
18.6 25.8
18.6
13.4
8.2
8.2
8.2
7.2
End of induction
End of ASCT
End of consolidation
12-months-ofmaintenance cutoff
RVd
• Results for end of induction, ASCT, and consolidation are based on a median follow up of 13.5 months at the primary analysis • Median follow up at 12-months-of-maintenance therapy cutoff was 27.4 months
Response rates and depths were greater for D-RVd at all time points PR, partial response. SD/PD/NE, stable disease/progressive disease/not evaluable. aData are shown for the response-evaluable population. bP values (2-sided) were calculated using the Cochran–Mantel–Haenszel chi-square test.
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PFS and OS in the ITT Population •
Median follow-up = 27.4 months 12-month PFS ratea 96.9% 94.0% 80
94.5%
D-RVd
90.8%
40 20 0
97.9%
RVd
60
99.0%
100 80
% surviving
% surviving without progression
100
12-month OS ratea
24-month PFS ratea
24-month OS ratea 94.7%
RVd
93.3%
D-RVd
60 40 20
0
3
6
9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 Months
No. at risk RVd 103 93 77 71 68 66 62 60 52 23 D-RVd 104 98 93 89 89 88 86 86 66 32
7 9
0 2
0 0
0
0
3
6
9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 Months
No. at risk RVd 103 101 98 95 89 87 84 81 67 46 14 D-RVd 104 100 98 98 96 95 93 91 85 61 23
2 6
0 0
Median PFS and OS were not reached for D-RVd and RVd OS, overall survival. aKaplan‒Meier estimate.
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MASTER: Phase 2 Study of Dara-KRd in TEMM
MRD assessment by NGS
Consolidation
Dara-KRd x 4
Dara-KRd x 4
2nd MRD (-) (<10-5)
2nd MRD (-) (<10-5)
MRD→
Consolidation
MRD→
MRD→
Dara-KRd x 4
AHCT
MRD→
Induction
Lenalidomide Maintenance
2nd MRD (-) (<10-5)
Treatment-free observation and MRD surveillance*
Dara-Based Quads: Depth of Response N
Post-Induction
Post-ASCT
Post-Consolidation
sCR
≥VGPR
sCR
≥VGPR
sCR
≥VGPR
MRD-
VTd
542
6.5%
56.1%
9.4%
67.4%
20.3%
78.0%
43%
D-VTd
542
7.4%
64.9%
13.4%
76.7%
28.9%
83.4%
62%
RVd
103
7.2%
56.7%
14.4%
66.0%
32.0%
72.9%
20.4%
D-RVd
104
12.1%
71.7%
21.2%
86.9%
42.4%
90.9%
51.0%
D-KRd
81
39%
91%
81%
100%
95%
100%
82%
Costa L, et al. ASH 2019. Moreau, P et al. Lancet 2019;394:29-38. Voorhees P, et al. ASH 2019.
Transplant Eligible Key Questions: 1. Is Transplant still necessary? YES, it seems that it still helps with DEPTH and DURATION of response 2. What is the triplet combination? (VRD or KRD) Both are legitimate, we tend to use VRD more but KRD in certain patients 3. Should we switch to quadruplet combinations? (D-VRD, D-KRD or I-VRD, I-KRD) It is still early, but is clearly promising and will come soon…
Transplant Ineligible • Key Questions: 1. Are triplets better than Doublets? (VRD vs RD and DRD vs RD) 2. How long should patients be treated? 3. How can we make these combinations more tolerable?
VRd vs Rd: SWOG S0777 Data
3-Drug Regimen as Initial Induction Treatment-naive MM without intent for immediate ASCT* (N = 525)
VRd†: Bortezomib Lenalidomide Dexamethasone (n = 264)
Rd Primary endpoint: PFS
Eight 21-day cycles
R
Rd: Lenalidomide Dexamethasone (n = 261)
Stratifications: ISS; intent to transplant at progression
Rd Len: 25 mg PO Until progression
Six 28-day cycles
VRd
Rd
HR; P Value
Median PFS, mo
43
30
0.712; .0018 (1sided)
Median OS, mo
75
64
0.709; .025 (2-sided)
VRd showed better PFS in patients with high- or standard-risk vs Rd‡
• • •
*All patients received aspirin (325 mg/d). †Patients received HSV prophylaxis. ‡High-risk cytogenetics included: t(4;14), t(14;16), or del(17p); preliminary data from 316 patients. Durie BG, et al. Lancet. 2017;389:519-527.
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225 (0) 209 (1) 189 (3) 166 (3) 144 (4) 123 (5) 97 (15) 53 (51) 25 (76) 235 (0) 220 (2) 204 (3) 194 (4) 172 (7) 155 (9) 125 (20) 60 (76) 26 (107) 24
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Durie BG, et al. Blood. 2015;126: Abstract 25. Durie BG, et al. Lancet. 2016 Dec 22 [Epub ahead of print].
VRD is a Standard of Care in Myeloma for Both Eligible and Ineligible Patients • However, the regimen is limited by the shorter use of bortezomib – Study design called for 8 cycles but median was 6 cycles – Most common cause of discontinuation was neuropathy
• Mounting evidence supports continuous therapy in transplant ineligible patients • It would be ideal if we could combine effective and well tolerated agents to treat with a combination for longer… • There is also a need to consider alternatives when patients have pre-existing neuropathy
The ENDURANCE Trial Multicenter, randomized (1:1), open-label, phase 3 study (N = 1087)
VRd
Key Eligibility Criteria Standard risk disease
R A N D O M I Z E 1
Twelve 21-day cycles = 36 weeks V 1.3 mg/m2 IV/SC days 1, 4, 8 and 11 of cycles 1 – 8, days 1 and 8 of cycles 9 – 12 R days 1-21 cycles 1 – 14 d days 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11 and 12 cycles 1 – 8, days 1, 2, 8 and 9 of cycles 9 – 12
KRd
Nine 28-day cycles = 36 weeks K 27 mg/m2 days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 R days 1-21 d days 1, 8, 15 and 22
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01863550
R A N D O M I Z E 2
4-week cycles x 24 Len days 1 – 21
4-week cycles until PD or unacceptable Toxicity Len days 1 – 21
1o Endpoint #1 • PFS 1o Endpoint #2 • OS
ENDURANCE: PFS
Progression-Free Survival (%)
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• 2nd interim analysis of PFS (Jan 2020): 298 PFS events (75% of 399 planned)
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• Median (95% CI) estimated follow up of 15 (13-18) months • For patients >/= 70 years, median PFS(95% CI) for VRd = 37 (29-NE) and KRd = 28 (24-36) months
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Median (95% CI) PFS: VRd=34·4 (30·1-NE); KRd=34·6 (28·8-37·8) months HR (KRd/VRd) = 1·04 (95% CI, 0·83-1·31); P=0·742
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Time from Randomization (Months) KRd VRd
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401 377
252 243
187 183
Numbers at Risk 127 83 59 114 73 43
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Kumar, S, et al. ASCO 2020.
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13 14
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• With censoring at SCT or alternative therapy: Median PFS (95% CI) for VRd = 31·7 (28·5-44·6) and KRd = 32·8 (27·2-37·5) months
MAIA – DRD vs RD Study Design ‒
Patients were enrolled in MAIA from March 2015 through January 2017
Key eligibility criteria • TIE NDMM • ECOG PS score 0-2 • CrCl ≥30 mL/min
1:1 randomisation
D-Rd
D: 16 mg/kg IV QW Cycles 1-2, Q2W Cycles 3-6, then Q4W thereafter until PD R: 25 mg PO Days 1-21 until PD da: 40 mgb PO or IV Days 1, 8, 15, 22 until PD
Rd
R: 25 mg PO Days 1-21 until PD d: 40 mg PO Days 1, 8, 15, 22 until PD
End-oftreatment visit (30 days after last dose)
Primary endpoint • PFS Longterm follow-up
Key secondary endpoints • OS • PFS2 • ORR • CR/sCR rate • MRD (NGS; 10–5)
Cycles: 28 days
MAIA is a multicentre, randomised, open-label, active-controlled, phase 3 study of D-Rd versus Rd alone in patients with NDMM who are transplant ineligible TIE, transplant-ineligible; ECOG PS, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status; CrCl, creatinine clearance; IV, intravenous; QW, once weekly; Q2W, once every 2 weeks; Q4W, once every 4 weeks; PD, progressive disease; PO, oral; ORR, overall response rate; CR, complete response; sCR, stringent complete response; MRD, minimal residual disease; NGS, next-generation sequencing; BMI, body mass index. aOn days when DARA is administered, dexamethasone will be administered to patients in the D-Rd arm and will serve as the treatment dose of steroid for that day, as well as the required pre-infusion medication. bFor patients >75 years of age or with BMI <18.5 kg/m2, dexamethasone was administered at a dose of 20 mg QW.
Updated PFS (progression free survival) 60-month PFS rate % surviving without progression
100 80 52.5%
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D-Rd: median, NR
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Rd: median, 34.4 months 20 0
HR, 0.53; 95% CI, 0.43-0.66; P <0.0001 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 Months
No. at risk Rd 369 333 307 280 255 237 220 205 196 179 172 155 146 133 123 113 105 94 63 36 12 4 D-Rd 368 347 335 320 309 300 290 276 266 256 246 237 232 222 210 199 195 170 123 87 51 17
2 5
0 0
• D-Rd continued to demonstrate a significant PFS benefit, with median PFS not reached with D-Rd • These data provide a new PFS benchmark in patients with NDMM who are transplant ineligible NR, not reached; CI, confidence interval.
Overall Survival 60-month OS rate 100
% surviving
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66.3% D-Rd: median, NR
53.1%
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Rd: median, NR
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No. at risk Rd 369 351 343 336 324 317 308 300 294 281 270 258 251 241 232 223 213 183 134 85 42 14 5 D-Rd 368 350 346 344 338 334 328 316 305 302 297 286 280 273 266 255 249 228 170 118 63 22 6
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0 0
D-Rd demonstrated a significant benefit in OS, with a 32% reduction in the risk of death, in patients with NDMM who are transplant ineligible
Transplant Ineligible • Key Questions: 1. Are triplets better than Doublets? (VRD vs RD and DRD vs RD) YES, this has been a consistent trend, but it has to be matched to the patient as some may still receive a doublet 2. How long should patients be treated? In general, the longer the better – but hopefully we will develop stopping rules in the future 3. How can we make these combinations more tolerable? Using drugs that impair quality life LESS is critical…
Conclusions in Transplant Ineligible Patients • There is more overlap than ever between therapies for transplant eligible and transplant ineligible patients • Although ASCT remains the standard of care, use is likely to decline in patients who are 65-75 or with significant comorbidities • Continuous therapy has resulted in better outcomes • The balance of toxicity and efficacy is particularly important in this population • My approach is to select 2 agents from the 3 Novel Classes (PIs, IMiDs and MoAbs) – I favor DRD in standard risk patients – I favor VRD in high risk patients
• DRD is more easily delivered and feasible • D-VRD may well be a future standard of care
Pillars of Myeloma Treatments • Doxorubicin, Panobinostat, Steroids
Belantamab mafodotin
Bispecific T Cell Engagers? Proteasome Inhibitors
Immunomodulatory
Bortezomib Carfilzomib Ixazomib
Thalidomide Lenalidomide Pomalidomide
Selinexor Monoclonal Antibodies Daratumumab Elotuzumab
• Others?
• Steroids • Elotuzumab
Isatuximab
CAR T Cell Therapy
Alkylators Melphalan, Cyclophosphamide Melphalan flufenamide
• Other Conventional Chemo (Bendamustine, DPACE…)
CAR, chimeric antigen receptor; DPACE, dexamethasone, cisplatin, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide; etoposide
Options of Therapy for Myeloma – Current Induction therapy
ASCT eligible
Bortezomib-Lenalidomide-Dex OR Carfilzomib-Lenalidomide-Dex
OR Daratumumab-Lenalidomide-dexamethasone
ASCT (melphalan)
OR Doublets (rarely)
Lenalidomide Maintenance First relapse
Second Relapse
Third+ Relapse
non-ASCT eligible Bortezomib-Lenalidomide-Dex
Lenalidomide Maintenance
Daratumumab-Pomalidomide-Dex Daratumumab-Carfilzomib-Dex Daratumumab-Lenalidomide-Dex Daratumumab-Bortezomib-Dex Isatuximab-Pomalidomide-Dex Selinexor-Bortezomib-Dex Isatuximab-Carfilzomib-Dex Carfilzomib Based Combination – Pomalidomide or Cyclophosphamide Pomalidomide Based Combination – Isatuximab or Elotuzumab Selinexor-Dex Belantamab mafodotin Melphalan-Flufenamide CAR T Cell Therapy
ASCT, autologous stem cell transplant; CAR, chimeric antigen receptor
Options of Therapy for Myeloma – Current Induction therapy
ASCT eligible Daratumumab or Isatuximab + Bortezomib-Lenalidomide-Dex OR Carfilzomib-Lenalidomide-Dex CAR T Cell?
First relapse
Second Relapse
Third+ Relapse
non-ASCT eligible Bortezomib-Lenalidomide-Dex OR Daratumumab-Lenalidomide-dexamethasone
ASCT (melphalan)
OR Doublets (rarely)
Lenalidomide Maintenance
CAR T Cell? Bispecific Antibodies? Other combos with Selinexor Belantamab
Lenalidomide Maintenance
Daratumumab-Pomalidomide-Dex Daratumumab-Carfilzomib-Dex Daratumumab-Lenalidomide-Dex Daratumumab-Bortezomib-Dex Isatuximab-Pomalidomide-Dex Selinexor-Bortezomib-Dex Isatuximab-Carfilzomib-Dex
Carfilzomib Based Combination – Pomalidomide or Cyclophosphamide Pomalidomide Based Combination – Isatuximab or Elotuzumab Selinexor-Dex Belantamab mafodotin Melphalan-Flufenamide CAR T Cell Therapy
ASCT, autologous stem cell transplant; CAR, chimeric antigen receptor
The Evolution of Myeloma Therapy
Now
VD Rev/Dex CyBorD VTD VRD SCT KRD Tandem ASCT (?) D-VMP DRD Front line treatment
Induction
New
D-VRD Isa-VRD D-KRD Isa-VRD
Nothing Thalidomide? Bortezomib Ixazomib Lenalidomide Combinations Maintenance
Consolidation
Post consolidation
“more” induction?
Daratumumab? Carfilzomib? Lenalidomide + PI
ASCT, autologous stem cell transplant; CAR, chimeric antigen receptor; Cy, cyclophosphamide; d- daratumumab; D/dex, dexamethasone; isa, isatuximab; K, carfilzomib; M, melphalan; PD-L1, programmed death ligand-1; PI, proteasome inhibitor; Rev, lenalidomide; V, bortezomib
Panobinostat Bortezomib Lenalidomide Daratumumab Ixazomib Carfilzomib Pomalidomide Elotuzumab Isatuximab Selinexor Belantamab mafodotin Melphalan flufenamide CAR T Cell Therapy Relapsed
Rescue
Bispecific/Trispecific Antibodies Cell Modifying Agents Venetoclax? PD/PDL-1 Inhibition? Multiple small molecules ++++++++
IMF Global Presence Primary Goal is to cure Myeloma Imaging
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Mayo
Central Platform
Pipeline trials
ACCESS to Novel Agents worldwide
CLIA lab NGF
Cure Trial
Germany
Retrospective studies
Spain Immune monitoring
NEWLY CREATED LATIN AMERICAN MYELOMA NETWORK!
Family Studies
Asian Trials Network Blood monitoring
Singapore
Single cell resistance analyses Blood DNA mutational analyses Clinical trial assessment
Patients Providers Countries Industry Myeloma Community
Centralized NGF/risk assessment
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THANK YOU! Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC Professor, Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) City of Hope Cancer Center Chief Medical Officer, International Myeloma Foundation Director of Myeloma Research and Consultant Hematologist, HonorHealth Research Institute jmikhael@myeloma.org
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Agenda After the Break Relapsed Therapy and Clinical Trials Ciara Freeman, MD, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa FL How to Manage Myeloma Symptoms and Side Effects Kathy Colson, RN, BSN, BS, IMF Nurse Leadership Board
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IMF Regional Community Workshop Tampa November 20, 2021 Management of relapsed Multiple Myeloma & Clinical Trials: The Future is BRIGHT!
Dr Ciara Freeman, MD PhD MSc Moffitt Cancer Center Tampa. FL
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What I aim to cover • An understanding of the treatment options available for patients when their myeloma comes back • How to navigate/understand the decision-making process on what that next treatment should be • What is new - but in our hands ready to use now • What the future holds – new therapies and trials open here in Tampa MMWG Moffitt Myeloma Working Group
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What is relapsed/refractory disease? • Relapsed: recurrence after a response to therapy • Refractory: progression despite ongoing therapy
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Pathway for the treatment of transplant eligible NDMM. NDMM
Transplant eligible: Stem Cell Collection
Induction
HDM-ASCT Maintenance
Until progression or toxicity
x6 (4-8) cycles
Induction x8-12 cycles (Collection and storage of stem cells should be attempted as above)
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Available Anti-Myeloma Agents: So Many Choices! IMiDs Thalomid (thalidomide)
Chemotherapy AnthraChemotherapy Proteasome cyclines Alkylators Inhibitors Velcade (bortezomib)
Revlimid (lenalidomide)
Kyprolis (carfilzomib)
Pomalyst (pomalidomide)
Ninlaro (ixazomib)
Adriamycin
Doxil (liposomal doxorubicin)
Steroids
Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide Dexamethasone ) Bendamustine
Melphalan
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Prednisone
mAbs Empliciti (elotuzumab) Darzalex (daratumumab) Sarclisa (isatuximab)
HDAC Inhibitors
Newer
XPO1 inhibitor Farydak (Xpovio/Selinex (panobinostat) or) Zolinza (vorinostat)
BCMA-targeting antibody drug conjugate (Belanatamab mafodotin) BCMA CAR-T cells (ide-cel
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How do these drugs work? • Tell them to die steroids • Interfere with DNA replication chemo • Interfere with cellular dustbin PIs • Interfere with protein pathway IMIDs • Flag for destruction Mabs
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Why do we care about what you had before? Darwinian evolution and in multiple myeloma – this is why combinations have been the key to success
Nizar J. Bahlis, Darwinian evolution and tiding clones in multiple myeloma, Blood, 2012, Copyright © 2021 American Society of Hematology
Multiple combinations possible So Many Choices! Pomalidomide
Carfilzomib
Daratumumab
Elotuzumab
Ixazomib
Panobinostat
Dara Pom D
KD
Dara
Elo RD
Ixa
Pano VD
Car Pom D
KRD
Dara Pom
Elo PomD
Ixa Dex
Car Pano Dex
Ixa Pom Dex
K Cy Dex
Dara Len
Elo BortD
IRD
Len Pano
Bort Pom Dex
K Dara Dex
Dara Bort
Elo Pom Dex
Car Pano
Dara Carfil
Ixa Pom Dex
Pom Cy Dex
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Multiple factors drive treatment choice in relapsed/refractory MM Tolerance to prior therapies
Prior therapies received†
Time interval since last therapy
Side effects
Influential factors
Comorbidity e.g. renal impairment* Treatment availability
*Occurs in up to 50% MM patients. †Can repeat induction therapy where relapse occurs >6 months after treatment. PN, peripheral neuropathy; SCT, stem cell transplant.
Subtype e.g. t(4;14) Age
Previous SCT Pre-existing toxicities e.g. PN
Performance status
Moreau P, et al. Ann Oncol 2013;24 (Suppl 6):vi133–7; Lonial S. Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program 2010;2010:303–9.
Patterns of Relapse / Implications • Indolent (=slow growth) – 1st – Slow and asymptomatic – Low /standard risk
Treatment implications Single agent / doublet Sequential versus combination therapies Emphasis on patient preference and convenience
• Aggressive (=FAST growth) – Multiple – Fast or symptomatic – High risk
Treatment implications Triplet or combination therapies Emphasis on efficacy
Factors to Consider in Treatment Selection DISEASE-RELATED • DOR to initial therapy • FISH/cytogenetics/genomics profile • • • •
PRIOR TREATMENT–RELATED Prior drug exposure Toxicity of regimen Mode of administration Previous SCT
• • • • •
PATIENT-RELATED Pre-existing toxicity Presence of other conditions Age General health Personal lifestyle and preferences
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OR- a more personalized approach – EMMA Translating Ex vivo drug screening to direct clinical utility.
0.5-2 million CD138Selected cells
31-127 drugs simultaneously
31-127 in silico clinical trials -simultaneously
Figure X. Ex vivo Mathematical Malignancy Advisor (EMMA) facilitates testing of 31-127 drugs or drug combinations in myeloma patient specimens in the context of the tumor microenvironment.
Khin et al Cancer Res 2015; Silva et al Cancer Res 2017; Zhao et al Nat Comm 2017
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Options at First Relapse
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Some commonly used players Proteosome inhibitor • Kyprolis (carfilzomib) • Ninlaro (ixazomib) • Return to Velcade (bortezomib)
IMiD
Antibodies
• Pomalyst (pomalidoide) • Revlamid (lenalidomide) – if not used already
• Darzalex (daratumumab) – if not used already • Sarclisa (isatuximab) • Empliciti (elotuzumab)
• And probably some dexamethasone. • It’s like parsley.
Beyond the treatment itself… Proteasome Inhibitors
Monoclonal Antibodies
IMiDs
HDAC Inhibitors
• Peripheral neuropathy occurs less often when subcutaneous or once-weekly dosing is used for Velcade • Other peripheral neuropathy prevention: − Vitamins and other supplements* − Certain medications such as gabapentin, pregabalin, duloxetine, opioids (methadone) − Acupuncture − Physical therapy − Shingles-prevention pills − Blood thinners
• Blood thinners • L-glutamine for cramps • GI toxicity: avoid dairy; fibers (Metamucil); Imodium; colestipol; cholestyramine; dose reduction • Sleep hygiene, regular exercise, dose reduction for fatigue
• Pre- and post-medication for infusion reactions • Antibiotic prophylaxis (levoflox or septra) for some
• Anti-diarrheal medication • Baseline EKG prior to starting medication
How Do We Define & Measure Success? • Goals of therapy 1. 2. 3. 4.
Improve symptoms Prevent complications Improve survival ? Functional cure
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Depth of Response and Outcome in MM
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Options at Second Relapse and Beyond
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Relapsed MM Management. Phase III (& II†) trials have helped to define salvage therapy for RRMM: -1-3 prior lines:
ASPIRE: TOURMALINE: ELOQUENT-2: CASTOR: POLLUX: OPTIMISMM: CANDOR: Bellini: LYNX:
- “>3” prior lines: KRd vs Rd IRd vs Rd ERd vs Rd DVd vs Vd DRd vs Rd PVd vs Vd DKd56 vs Kd56 VenVd vs Vd D(sq)Kd vs Kd* (*prior IV Dara)
ENDEAVOR: ARROW:
ELOQUENT-3†: ICARIA:
EPd vs Pd IsaPd vs Pd
DREAMM-1:
BM**
DREAMM-3: STORM†: STOMP†: CC-220†: Melflufen:
(**Belantamab mafodotin)
BM** vs Pd XpD (Seli) PXpD, DXpD Iber/dex
Kd56 vs Vd Kd qw vs Kd 2x/wkz
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What about the newer kids on the block? ADCs/Seli/CARs
Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) in MM ADCs can selectively target and deliver drugs to myeloma cells – Belantamab Mafodotin
2 Endocytosis
Components • Antibody • Stable linker • Toxin
1 Binding
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BCMA ADC conjugate
Myeloma cell 4 Toxin activation cell death
Myeloma cell dying
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Small molecule inhibitors of nuclear export (SINE) • Selinexor (XPOVIO) --> XPO1 inhibitor • Theodoropoulos et al Oncology, 2020. 15(6): p. 697-708.
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RRMM: Triple class refractory and penta-refractory MM are characterized by poor outcomes. MAMMOTH study Next line of Tx:
New approvals in triple class refractory:
ORR: Triple class refractory: 31% Penta refractory: 30% Median PFS: Triple class refractory: 3.4 mo Median OS: Triple class refractory: 9.3 mo Penta refractory: 5.6
Selixenor/ Dex* Belantamab mafodotin Melphalan flufenamide
ORR
mPFS (mo)
mOS (mo)
26%
3.7
8.6
2.8
13.5
4.2
11.2
31% 26%
*approved for penta refractory patients.
Monoclonal Antibodies in Multiple Myeloma: Outcomes after Therapy Failure the MAMMOTH study Gandhi et al Leukemia 2019; Chari et al NEJM 2019; Lonial Lancet Onc 2020; Lonial et al ASCO abt 436; Richardon et al JCO 2021
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So – What about CAR T-Cell Therapy? Genetically modified T cells designed to recognize specific proteins on MM cells CAR T cells are activated once in contact with the MM cell and can destroy the MM cell
Chimeric antigen receptor
CAR T cell
CAR T cells can persist for long periods of time in the body CAR T cells are created from a patient’s own blood cells, but the technology is evolving to develop “off-the-shelf” varieties CAR, chimeric antigen receptor; MM, multiple myeloma CAR T-cell therapy is not yet FDA-approved for patients with MM.
Chimeric antigen receptor
Myeloma cell
CAR T-Cell Therapy Patient Journey 4 Infusion
Apheresis 1
Patient must be recovered from any toxicity incurred from bridging therapy before starting lymphodepletion
3 Lymphodepletion
Patients go to the CAR T center or local apheresis center
(Manufacturing) 2 Patients return home
Standard of care therapy is permitted until CAR T cells are ready for infusion
Ide-cel (Abecma): ORR 73%, ≥ 33% CR+sCR
Overall Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) negative: 26% ORR: Overall Response Rate, ≥ Partial Response Munshi NC et al. NEJM 2021; 384 (8): 705-716
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... And Abecma is born!!!
Median follow-up: 24.8 months FDA Approval on March 26, 2021
Dose, x 10^6 CAR-T cells
First gene 450cell-based (N=54) Totaltherapy (N=128)for the CRtreatment Patients of R/R MM
Median DOR: 21.5 mo Progression on/after > 4 lines of therapy including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody ORR 44 (81%) inhibitor, 94and (73%) Median PFS: 22.4 mo
21 (39%) 42 (33%) CR/sCR Manufacturing limitations: facilities must be Responses cleared byinFDA andtolow supply for difficult treat patients the Abecma gene vector, which has strict specifications Median DOR
11.3
Median PFS
12.2
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High tumor burden, ORR: 71%
Moffitt has had more manufacturing slots than other center to ORR: date 70% Extramedullary disease, 8.6
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One approved – more to come! Common Observations of CAR T-Cell Therapy Studies
All patients were very heavily pretreated, with some having received on average at least 6 prior therapies. Many patients on the trials were considered tripleclass refractory.
All have similar side effects, causing cytokine release syndrome (CRS), neurotoxicity, and low blood counts, but all at varying degrees.
Most patients respond very well to treatment, but also to varying degrees.
Clinical Trials as an Option
• ALWAYS ask your doctor whether a clinical trial is potentially available • Promising therapies in development – Venetoclax* – BITEs – Other CAR-T cell therapies – Many, many others….
• www.clinicaltrials.gov • Myeloma Matrix 2.0 MMWG Moffitt Myeloma Working Group
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approved for a non-MM indication therapy not yet FDA approved
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Bispecific Antibodies and Bispecific T-Cell Engagers (BiTEs) Bispecific antibody
Bispecific antibodies can target two cell surface proteins at the same time
Bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE)
BCMA-bispecific antibody
BCMA-bispecific T-cell engager
T cell
CD3
CD3
BCMA Myeloma cell
T cell
T cell toxin
Adapted from Cho S-F et al. Front Immunol. 2018;9:1821.
BCMA Myeloma cell T cell toxin
Myeloma cell dying
CAR’s vs BiTE’s – Apples vs Oranges? Advantages with CAR T cells
Advantages with BiTE’s & BsA’s
Achieves deep durable responses in heavily –treated MM patients
Achieves deep durable responses in heavily –treated MM patients
Manageable acute toxicities (CRS & ICANS)
Manageable acute toxicities (CRS & ICANS)
Single infusion – period of response OFF ALL THERAPY!
Off-the-shelf availability Amenable to flexible dosing strategies
Disadvantages with CAR T cells
Disadvantages with BiTE’s & BsA’s
Production causes treatment delays
Requires repetitive administration
Unable to stop and restart treatment Fitness of collected T cells impacts response
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A snapshot of MM Clinical Trials at Moffitt •
High risk smoldering myeloma: –
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Newly Diagnosed MM – –
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ASCENT Dara+KRD for high risk smoldering Phase 2: daratumumab based response adapted therapy for older adults with NDMM Phase 2: KARMMA 4 for HR MM (coming soon)
HDM-ASCT and maintenance – – –
Phase 1: HDM-ASCT + Selinexor Phase 1-2: Panobinostat maintenance (enrollment complete). Phase 3: Lenalidomide daratumumab vs lenalidomide maintenance
• Cellular Immunotherapy: – –
•
Phase 1: NY-ESO & MAGE A3 TCR cell therapy Phase 1-3: BCMA CAR-T - Bluebirds and CARSGEN
Relapsed and/or Refractory MM: – – – – – –
MMWG
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Can early detection and interception be adopted in MM? The PROMISE study: 1. To determine the prevalence of MGUS in a high-risk population
2. Determine clinical/genomic alterations present in these high- risk individuals
3. Determine clinical genomic and
immune predictors of progression from MGUS to MM
https://www.enroll.promisestudy.org/ Adapted from Irene Ghobrial
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PROMISE: Nation wide study of MM screening and prevention Genetics and Genomics
Screen 30,000 High-Risk Individuals
Viktor Adalsteinsson
Gad Getz
Develop novel biomarkers for diagnosis
Irene Ghobrial
Epidemiology
Tim Rebbeck
Screen Negative 26,100
Sign up
Screen Positive 3,900
Accept Prospective Terms Follow-Up
Catherine Marinac Bone Marrow Niche
Lorelei Mucci
Ivan Borrello
Establish new risk stratification tools
Irene Ghobrial
Generate new tools to prevent Receive Schedule Imaging and Therapeutics Receive disease progression Blood Kit Blood Draw Results
Jeremiah Johnson
Irene Ghobrial
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In summary, tools are multiplying! Survival is improving
Nishida, H. Cancers, 2021. 13(11): p. 2712.
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The future is bright!!! What next? • Trials to look at optimizing therapy – deeper responses, fewer drugs, stopping treatment • How can we achieve more for less? • Remissions that LAST • Patients OFF therapy • Looking for that elusive cure….
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Acknowledgments: Our Patients, their families, and care-givers MMWG: Beth Finley-Oliver Melissa Alsina M.D. Christine Simonelli Rachid Baz M.D. Latoya Washington Jason Brayer M.D., Ph.D Samantha Seitzler Brandon Blue M.D. Leslie Lauersdorf William S Dalton Ph.D, M.D. Taiga Nishihori M.D. Hien Liu M.D. Doris Hansen M.D. Lionel Ochoa-Bayona M.D. Dr Kenneth Shain, M.D PhD Omar Castaneda Puglianini, M.D. Dr Frederick Locke, M.D Dr Marco D’Avila, M.D. PhD Chris Cubitt Ph.D. John Koomen Ph.D. Ariosto Silva PH.D Dung-Tsa Chen Ph.D. John Cleveland Ph.D
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Be the Commander of Your Galactic Journey: Navigating the Journey Kathleen Colson, RN, BSN, BS Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Regional Community Workshop November 20, 2021
Patient Education Slides 2021
You are in the Commander’s Chair
All Crew Members are Needed for a Successful Journey
Navigating the Journey
• You and your Subspecialists
Primary Care Provider (PCP)
caregiver are the center
General Hem/Onc
• Understand the
different roles of your health care team
You and Your Caregiver(s)
Family/Support Network
Allied Health Staff
Myeloma Specialist
• Understand how they can help you
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Be an Empowered Patient “Scotty, We Need More Power!”
Navigating the Journey
• Participate in decisions • Ask for time to consider options (if needed/appropriate)
• Understand options - Use reliable sources of information - Use caution considering stories of personal experiences
• Create a dialogue • Express your goals/values/preferences • Arrive at a treatment decision together Available for download at myeloma.org 11
Preparation for Appointments in the COVID Era
Health in the COVID Era
Preparation
Appointment
Back Home
• Write down your questions and concerns including about COVID • Bring current medications and supplements • Any medical or life changes since your last visit? • Current symptoms - how have they changed?
• Remember your mask • Ask your most important questions first • Understand your treatment plan and next steps • Have a list of who to contact and when • Include a Caregiver for another “set of ears”
• Take precautions to stay healthy • Communicate with other members of your health care team (pharmacist, others) • Take your medications as directed • Follow up with members of your heath care crew
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Consider Telemedicine Visits
Tune Up Health in the Your COVID Era Knowledge
• Check with your healthcare provider(s) to see if telemedicine is an option • Plan as if for an in-person appointment PLUS – Ask provider for telemedicine process (tips/info, how to make appt, if any copay needed, etc.) – Plan your labs: are they needed in advance? Do you need a script? – Plan your technology: smartphone or tablet with camera are preferred – Plan your location: strong wifi, quiet, well-lit location is best – Plan yourself: consider if you may need to show a body part and wear accessible clothing – Collect recent vital signs (blood pressure, temp, heart rate) self-serve blood pressure cuff is available at many pharmacies – At the end of the visit: check future appointments (virtual or in-person), testing, medication refills
IMF Telemedicine Tip Sheet. In development.
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Infection Prevention & Treatment • Compromised immune function comes from multiple myeloma and from treatment • Good personal hygiene (skin, oral) • Environmental control (wash hands, avoid crowds and sick people, etc) • Growth factor (Neupogen [filgrastim]) • Immunizations (NO live vaccines) • Medications (antibacterial, antiviral)
Health in the COVID Era
Report fever of more than 100.4°F, shaking chills even without fever, dizziness, shortness of breath, low blood pressure to HCP as directed. Infection is serious for myeloma patients!
– New research: for patients receiving active myeloma therapy, levofloxacin 500 mg once daily for 12 weeks reduced infection (fevers, death) (ASH 2017 #903)
Brigle K, et al. CJON. 2017; 21(5)suppl:60-76.
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Myeloma and Treatments Both Contribute to How You Feel
Constellation of Symptoms
Myeloma cells in excess can cause symptoms
Treatments for myeloma kill myeloma cells but can cause symptoms
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Calcium elevation Renal dysfunction Anemia Bone pain
• Fatigue • Infection • Other symptoms
Myelosuppression Peripheral neuropathy Diarrhea Fatigue
• Deep vein thrombosis • Infection (eg, shingles) • Other symptoms
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What Happens if Symptoms Are Not Managed Effectively? Poorly managed symptoms can lead to... • Anxiety • Depression • Social isolation • Missed doses • Reduced treatment efficacy • Reduced quality of life
Constellation of Symptoms
Discuss how you feel with your team... • Keep a symptom diary; discuss with team • Many options but your team cannot help if they don’t know • Express your priorities – Fatigue is common concern but making the right treatment decision is higher priority for most
Faiman, B. CJON. 2017, 21(5)suppl 3-6. Faiman, B. et al 2017. Patient Reported Symptoms, Concerns and Provider Intervention in Patients with Multiple Myeloma
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Steroid Side Effects and Management Steroid Side Effects • Irritability,
mood swings, depression
• Blurred vision, cataracts • Flushing/sweating
• Difficulty sleeping
• Stomach bloating,
• Increased risk of
• Weight gain, hair
(insomnia), fatigue
infections, heart disease • Muscle weakness, cramping
hiccups, heartburn, ulcers, or gas thinning/loss, skin rashes
• Increase in blood
sugar levels, diabetes
Constellation of Symptoms
Managing Steroid Side Effects • Consistent schedule (AM vs. PM) • Take with food • Stomach discomfort: Over-the-counter or prescription medications • Medications to prevent shingles, thrush, or other infections
Steroids help kill myeloma cells. Do not stop or adjust steroid doses without discussing it with your health care provider.
• Increase in blood pressure,
water retention
King T, Faiman B. CJON. 2017; 21(5)suppl:240-249. Faiman B, et al. CJON. 2008;12(3)suppl:53-63.
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Fatigue, Depression, and Anxiety
Constellation of Symptoms
• All can effect quality of life and relationships • Sources include anemia, pain, reduced activity, insomnia, treatment toxicity, bone marrow suppression
Management
• Exercise (walking, yoga, etc) • Proper rest • Support (social network, support group, professional counseling, etc) • Prayer, meditation, spiritual support • Mindfulness-based stress reduction
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Medications Massage, aroma therapy Supplements: ginseng Transfusion, if indicated Effective management of other symptoms
At least 70% of patients experience fatigue, but only 20% tell their provider. Let your provider know about symptoms that are not well controlled or thoughts of self harm. Catamero D et al. CJON. 2017; 21(5)suppl:7-18. Faiman, B. et al 2017. Patient Reported Symptoms, Concerns and Provider Intervention in Patients with Multiple Myeloma.
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Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) Management • Peripheral neuropathy: damage to nerves in extremities (hands, feet, or limbs) – – – – – –
Numbness Tingling Prickling sensations Sensitivity to touch Muscle weakness Burning pain or cold sensation
Report symptoms of peripheral neuropathy early to your health care provider; nerve damage from PN can be permanent if unaddressed
Constellation of Symptoms
• Prevention / management: – Bortezomib once-weekly or subcutaneous administration – Massage area with cocoa butter regularly – Supplements: • B-complex vitamins (B1, B6, B12) • Folic acid, and/or amino acids but do not take on day of Velcade® (bortezomib) infusion – Safe environment: rugs, furnishings, shoes
• If PN worsens, your HCP may: – Change your treatment – Prescribe oral or topical pain medication – Suggest physical therapy
Faiman B, et al. CJON. 2017;21(5)suppl:19-36. Tariman, et al. CJON.2008;12(3)suppl:29-36.
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Pain Prevention and Management
Constellation of Symptoms
• Pain can significantly compromise quality of life • Sources of pain include bone disease, neuropathy and medical procedures • Management – Prevent pain when possible • Bone strengtheners to decrease fracture risk; antiviral to prevent shingles; sedation before procedures – Intervention depends on source of pain – May include medications, activity, surgical intervention, radiation therapy, etc – Complementary and alternative medicine (supplements, acupuncture, etc)
Tell your health care provider about any new bone pain or chronic pain that is not adequately controlled
Faiman B, et al. CJON. 2017;21(5)suppl:19-36.
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Knowledge is Power You are not alone - IMF has many resources to help you
Website: http://myeloma.org
eNewsletter: Myeloma Minute
Download or order at myeloma.org
Videos
IMF TV Teleconferences
You are Not Alone
Questions?
Audience Q&A with Panel
• Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. • If the host answers live, you may see a notification in the Q&A window. • If the host replies via the Q&A box – you will see a reply in the Q&A window.
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