Impact of Self-Identified Race on Outcomes in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM) Patients Receiving Induction Therapy with Daratumumab, Lenalidomide, Bortezomib and Dexamethasone (D-RVd)
Joseph N, Gupta S, Kaufman J, Dicamillo S, Roberts D, Gupta V, Hofmeister C, Dhodapkar M, Lonial S, Nooka A. Impact of Self-Identified Race on Outcomes in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM) Patients Receiving Induction Therapy with Daratumumab, Lenalidomide, Bortezomib and Dexamethasone (D-RVd). Blood 2024, 144: 7870-7870. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2024-211988.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNewly diagnosed myelomaD-RVdBlack patientsStatistically significant differenceInduction therapyR-ISSOverall survivalMedian ageInternational Myeloma Working Group Uniform Response CriteriaWhite patientsImproved depth of responsePresence of extramedullary diseaseNewly diagnosed multiple myelomaResponse rateMedian overall survivalR-ISS-3Effective induction regimenHigh-risk featuresStem cell transplantationDepth of responseSignificant differenceClinical trial findingsStandard of careHigh-risk classificationMedian PFS