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flag FDA approves new multiple myeloma treatment combo that extends survival and avoids hospitalization.

flag The FDA has approved belantamab mafodotin (Blenrep) plus bortezomib and dexamethasone for adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who’ve had at least two prior treatments. flag Based on the DREAMM-7 trial, the combination significantly improved progression-free survival and reduced the risk of death by up to 51% compared to prior standards. flag It is the only BCMA-targeted therapy approved for use in community settings, avoiding hospitalization and risks like cytokine release syndrome. flag The drug is associated with eye-related side effects and cytopenias, prompting ongoing safety research. flag The approval follows similar decisions in the UK, EU, Japan, and Canada, with GlaxoSmithKline planning trials in earlier treatment stages.

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