Multiple myeloma: New uses for available agents, excitement for the future

Abstract

With the availability of a new proteasome inhibitor, carfilzomib, and a new immunomodulatory drug, pomalidomide, the treatment of multiple myeloma has become more effective. The updated NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for Multiple Myeloma provide new recommendations for use of carfilzomib and pomalidomide. As new classes of drugs such as monoclonal antibodies become available, the treatment landscape will be rendered even brighter.