December 20, 2022
Each year at American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, physicians and scientists from around the world come together to present hematology research updates and discuss the latest treatments for blood cancers and blood disorders.This year, the 64th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition took place December 9-13 as a hybrid conference, with attendance both in-person in New Orleans and virtually.The meeting featured exciting new research from...
July 28, 2020
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is a novel form of immunotherapy that leverages the strength of a patient’s own immune system to fight myeloma.Immune cells called T cells are extracted from the patient’s blood and modified in the laboratory to produce chimeric antigen receptors, surface-level proteins that enable the T cells to recognize and fight targeted antigenic tumor cells. The newly engineered T cells are then cultivated in a lab before infusion back into the patient’s body...
April 1, 2019
Despite advancements in myeloma treatment, patients often experience disease recurrence and progression that necessitates successive therapeutic intervention. With exposure to each additional therapy, patients may be subject to additional side effects and comorbidities, potentially leading to frailty that can limit further treatment options. Thus, a pressing challenge in the relapsed/refractory myeloma setting is to find effective treatment regimens with a manageable toxicity profile.To address...
March 20, 2019
Physical activity offers a host of bodily benefits, including but not limited to increased strength and ease of movement, and improved efficiency of the heart and lungs. It can also reduce stress and boost energy and confidence.Exercise is an essential component of any healthy lifestyle – but a lack of exercise can lead to loss of strength and mobility, and a lack of effective oxygen utilization. For people with cancer, inactivity and deconditioning can hinder your overall performance status,...
March 11, 2019
Amyloidosis is a rare disease characterized by a buildup of abnormal proteins called amyloids within organs like the heart, kidneys and liver. The Myeloma Center’s Dr. Cara Rosenbaum specializes in the care and treatment of people with amyloidosis and is a long-time partner of the nationwide patient support and advocacy organization, Amyloidosis Support Groups, facilitiated by Muriel Finkel. The amyloidosis support group meeting took place on the Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian...
February 4, 2019
Three-drug combinations have demonstrated benefit both for newly diagnosed myeloma patients who go on to undergo autologous stem cell transplantation, as well as for those who are transplant-ineligible. Often included in these triplet combinations is a proteasome inhibitor. Proteasome is the protein complex responsible for maintaining cell homeostasis by disposing of proteins not useful to the body. Proteasome inhibitors -- which have become a staple of myeloma treatment -- work by impeding...
January 22, 2019
Renal impairment, a common comorbidity of multiple myeloma, occurs when the body’s kidneys cannot efficiently filter waste products from the blood. Associated with poor survival outcomes, renal impairment can limit treatment options, as well as complicate dosing for people with myeloma.In search of more effective and well-tolerated therapies for myeloma patients with renal impairment, Dr. Ruben Niesvizky and colleagues analyzed the results of the phase III ENDEAVOR study – a comparison of...
December 14, 2018
Each year, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition convenes over 25,000 clinicians and scientists from around the world to discuss the latest research into the treatment of blood diseases. This year’s 60th Annual ASH Meeting brought exciting advancements with potential to improve care for people with myeloma, amyloidosis and other plasma cell disorders. Here are some research highlights from the meeting.Emerging Treatment Technology: BiTEsAlmost all myeloma cells...
August 14, 2018
The Weill Cornell Medicine Myeloma Center's new home on 425 E 61st Street features semi-private infusion spaces, a dedicated social worker, and more! Join the Center's Director, Dr. Ruben Niesvizky, and Associate Director, Dr. Adriana Rossi, for a virtual tour.
Video of Weill Cornell Medicine Myeloma Center Tour
February 20, 2018
The national Multiple Myeloma Rounds Program was established in 2016 to provide a forum for local healthcare professionals to address specific issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma patients. At the recent CME-accredited Multiple Myeloma Rounds Program in New York City, several key opinion leaders and subject matter experts were invited to speak about topics related to myeloma patient care and treatment.
