Ben Derman (@bdermanmd) 's Twitter Profile
Ben Derman

@bdermanmd

Asst Professor at University of Chicago, specializing in (vanquishing) plasma cell disorders. I tweet about: Myeloma & MRD. linktr.ee/bderman

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Population differences in the associations between chromosomal abnormalities and overall survival of multiple myeloma [Jan 31, 2025] Bei Wang et al. Blood Neoplasia ashpublications.org/bloodneoplasia… #mmsm #PrecisionMedicine #cancerdisparities

Population differences in the associations between chromosomal abnormalities and overall survival of multiple myeloma [Jan 31, 2025] Bei Wang et al. <a href="/Bloodneoplasia/">Blood Neoplasia</a>  ashpublications.org/bloodneoplasia… #mmsm #PrecisionMedicine #cancerdisparities
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Our open access article “BCMA-directed CAR T-cell Therapy in patients with multiple myeloma and CNS involvement” is now available online (link below). #mmsm #cart Krina Patel authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S24…

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It's important for patients with myeloma to be familiar with myeloma tests and allows for better engagement in their care! Come join us!

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We need to adjust IMWG response criteria so that light chain escape meets biochemical progression of disease. Patients with measurable M spike at diagnosis cannot meet biochemical progression criteria on trial by light chains (a scenario we see commonly enough). One of the

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Another challenge with trial enrollment. Most trials restrict enrollment to patients who have an M spike of 1 g/dL or free light chains of at least 10 mg/dL to enable full response adjudication. But patients with ‘oligosecretory’ disease are excluded. This becomes especially

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Combination strategies - esp with Dara - performed well, though might be because of differences in prior treatment exposure. I still prefer to use venetoclax in combinations and Dara-Ven is my favorite combo.

Combination strategies - esp with Dara - performed well, though might be because of differences in prior treatment exposure. I still prefer to use venetoclax in combinations and Dara-Ven is my favorite combo.