Shaji Kumar
Doctor from the Mayo Clinic. Senior author of the Blood Journal article, Eliminating the Need for Sequential Confirmation of Response in Multiple Myeloma.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 21min
How to select maintenance therapies post-ASCT for patients with high-risk MM?
Experts Shaji Kumar and Naresh Bumma discuss selecting maintenance therapies post-ASCT for high-risk MM. They debate lenalidomide monotherapy vs. combination therapy with a proteosome inhibitor, the challenges of defining high-risk populations, and the need for prospective trials. Kumar and Bumma share their management strategies and highlight the future of managing high-risk MM post-ASCT.
Jun 10, 2025 • 10min
Special Episode: Eliminating the Need for Sequential Confirmation of Response in Multiple Myeloma
Dr. Shaji Kumar, a Mayo Clinic expert and senior author on a pivotal Blood Journal article, discusses groundbreaking findings in multiple myeloma treatment. He reveals that using two simultaneous blood markers for disease progression is 98% accurate, compared to only 82% for sequential methods. This innovative approach could simplify patient assessments, reduce the need for multiple blood draws, and potentially alter international response criteria. Tune in to hear how these changes promise to enhance clinical trials and streamline myeloma management.
Apr 4, 2024 • 22min
Exploring the possibility of early interception in smoldering myeloma: novel agents, challenges & advances in risk stratification
Experts Shaji Kumar, Elena Zamagni, and Bruno Paiva discuss novel technologies for risk stratification in smoldering myeloma. They explore AI-driven early intervention and advancements in treating smoldering myeloma, emphasizing patient-focused therapy decisions and effective screening strategies.
