IMiD Sequencing in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma with Paul G. Richardson, MD Case 1

Case Scenario 1:

July 2011

• The patient is a 61-year-old Caucasian female who was diagnosed with stage II MM. Genetic testing showed her to have t(4:16). At the time she was treated with lenalidomide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone (RVD) induction therapy followed by autologous stem cell transplantation.
• She achieved a partial response with RVD and remained in remission. Based on her high-risk cytogenetics, the patient was placed on lenalidomide maintenance therapy.

August 2016

• Routine follow up shows that her M-protein levels have now risen to 1.4 g/dL and her light chain levels continue to rise.
• Although she has developed mild anemia and her creatinine level is slightly elevated to 1.3 mg/dL, she continues to work full-time, has no bone pain, and a has a normal calcium level.