Dr. Landgren Discusses MRD Detection for Multiple Myeloma

C. Ola Landgren, MD, PhD, hematologic oncologist, chief, Myeloma Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses minimal residual disease detection for progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) for patients with multiple myeloma.

Several studies show that those who are MRD-negative often have a better PFS and OS compared with those who are MRD-positive, Landgren explains.

Similar to other disease types where MRD detection is used, Landgren says there is a gradient of sensitivity for these assays. For patients who are MRD-negative, less disease is detected.

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