Are we ready to say 'cure' in multiple myeloma?
This non-promotional symposium is organised and funded by Gilead and Kite through Kite Pharma, Inc. The safety and efficacy of investigational agents have not been established, and they have not received marketing authorisation in this setting. There is no guarantee that investigational agents and/or uses will receive Health Authority approval and/or become commercially available.
Symposium not intended for UK healthcare professionals.
A patient's perspective: What does 'cure' really mean?
Discuss defining 'cure' from the patient's viewpoint, covering the treatment journey, efficacy/toxicity trade offs, life milestones, and key questions patients have about their treatment and care
Chair: Jenny Ahlstrom
Can we do better for our patients?
Explore opportunities to optimise care on the path to a functional cure — advancing access and referral pathways, and tailoring treatment strategies to patient preferences and fitness
Dr Rahul Banerjee
How close are we to a cure?
Exploration of innovations in CAR T-cell therapy as leading contenders in the pursuit of a cure, highlighting the different approaches (e.g. in vivo CARs/dual CARs), key efficacy/safety data, durability of response and the evolving significance of MRD
Dr Fredrik Schjesvold
Panel discussion & audience Q&A
Interactive discussion with experts and audience about how to translate science into clinical practice and what this means for patients
All faculty: Facilitated by chair
What strategy maximises the probability of a functional cure?
Two ~7-minute presentations will debate the optimal treatment strategy for a patient case, covering the use of CAR T earlier vs later; the impact of prior lines of therapy; the evidence for earlier intervention in NDMM–RRMM; and navigating real-world considerations to maximise potential for durable, long-term remission
Dr Rahul Banerjee & Dr Gurbakhash Kaur
Audience Q&A: Bringing it all back to the patient
Following the debate, the faculty and audience will discuss how clinicians can optimise care and translate clinical data to maximise chances of a functional cure for their patients
All faculty: Facilitated by chair