Refractory multiple myeloma

Authored by Vincent Rajkumar, published on 2026-10-16 17:14:43.0

Refractory multiple myeloma treatment algorithm. There are many options. But we need more. Good news is more are coming.Watch Dr. Rajkumar's intro video on Treatment of Refractory Multiple Myeloma (1:19).View active drugs in multiple myeloma reference and mSMART 4.0 risk stratification of active multiple myeloma.

  1. Refractory to Imid, PI, anti CD38, and BCMA approaches
    This node defines the clinical scenario of heavily pretreated/refractory RRMM where guidelines recommend clinical trials and use of remaining active drug classes (including bispecific antibodies and targeted therapy in biomarker-selected patients). References apply indirectly by framing standard-of-care options and the refractory disease context rather than a single intervention. Watch Dr. Rajkumar's intro video on Treatment of Refractory Multiple Myeloma (1:19).
    • Treatment options
      Venetoclax if t(11;14) Talquetamab or Talquetamab combination Other non-BCMA immunotherapy (eg., cevostamab or GPRC5D CART on a clinical trial) Alkylator-based regimens (VCd, KCd, IV melphalan) BCMA Bispecific Combinations Selinexor-based regimen Combination chemo (VDT-PACE, CVAD, DPACE) Bendamustine-based regimens
tosprivacyYouTube Video: Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Vincent Rajkumar, MDLong-Term Follow-Up Results of Lenalidomide, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone Induction Therapy and Risk-Adapted Maintenance Approach in Newly Diagnosed Multiple MyelomaTalquetamab plus Teclistamab in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma