Can Multiple Myeloma Be Cured? Experts Explain the New Definition of Cure

Can multiple myeloma actually be cured? For the first time, myeloma researchers and clinicians are formally discussing and defining what “cure” could mean for patients living with multiple myeloma. In this video, Dr. Joseph Mikhael and Beth Faiman from the International Myeloma Foundation explain: how cure differs from remission why MRD (minimal residual disease) testing matters what treatment-free remission could look like how imaging and bone marrow testing fit into the definition and how future clinical trials may be designed with curative intent This conversation reflects a major shift in the future of myeloma care and research, bringing new hope to newly diagnosed and relapsed myeloma patients alike. Topics Covered in this Video: 0:00 - Introduction 0:27 - Why are experts defining cure now? 0:54 - What does “cure” mean in multiple myeloma? 1:36 - How is cure different from remission? 2:30 - Could cure apply to relapsed myeloma too? 3:10 - Treatment-free remission explained 3:34 - Why MRD (minimal residual disease) testing matters 4:05 - Bone marrow and imaging requirements 4:21 - What curative intent means for future treatment 4:52 - How cure changes future clinical trials Don't miss this in-depth Q&A with Dr. Mikhael and Beth Faiman and be sure to submit your own questions using #AskTheIMF on Facebook, Instagram, or X. Learn more at myeloma.org. Like, Comment, and Subscribe for weekly updates on myeloma research, treatment, and patient support. Have a question that needs more personalized support? Call us! We’re here for you. The IMF’s InfoLine is available to answer your myeloma-related questions and concerns. Call us at 1-818-487-7455, email us at [email protected], or schedule your call at a time that works best for you at www.myeloma.org/infoline. _______________ Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the world’s leading organization dedicated to multiple myeloma. The IMF is steadfast in its mission: improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure. The IMF serves people impacted by myeloma at every stage of the disease by combining world-class research, trusted education, global advocacy, and direct support. A cornerstone of this work is the International Myeloma Working Group® (IMWG)—a network of more than 300 internationally renowned researchers and clinicians who establish the guidelines that shape how myeloma is diagnosed, treated, and managed across the globe. Through its global network of support groups, educational programs, its 24/7 generative-AI myeloma assistant Myelo®, its InfoLine staff, and its advocacy for greater healthcare access, the IMF helps people living with myeloma and their care partners navigate diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. At the same time, the IMF ensures scientific advances translate into better care and outcomes. The IMF is driven by its vision: A world where every myeloma patient can live life to the fullest, unburdened by the disease. Learn more at www.myeloma.org or contact the IMF InfoLine at (800) 452-CURE (2873) (U.S. & Canada), +1 (818) 487-7455 (worldwide), or [email protected]. Subscribe to our channel:    / imfmyeloma   Find us online: Facebook: @myeloma |   / myeloma   X/Twitter: @IMFMyeloma |   / imfmyeloma   Instagram: @imfmyeloma |   / imfmyeloma   LinkedIn:   / international-myeloma-foundation   Support the IMF | Donate Now! https://fundraise.myeloma.org/give/52... Category Nonprofits & Activism License Standard YouTube License The International Myeloma Foundation is committed to accessibility for all. That’s why all English-language videos uploaded to our YouTube channel feature human-transcribed closed captioning. This ensures more accurate captions for viewers who are Deaf or hard of hearing and improves the quality of automatic translations into other languages for our global audience.