How does minimal residual disease (MRD) testing affect treatment decisions? (https://www.myeloma.org/videos/how-does-minimal-residual-disease-mrd-testing-affect-treatment-decisions)

In this video, Dr. Brian G.M. Durie explains why MRD-negative status and MRD-positive status are not clear indicators for next steps in a myeloma patient’s treatment.

BOTTOM LINE:
MRD-testing is not yet recommended for routine testing, yet the results can be reassuring to patients.

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Image of Dr. Brian G.M. DurieDr. Brian G.M. Durie serves as Chairman of the International Myeloma Foundation and serves on its Scientific Advisory Board. Additionally, he is Chairman of the IMF's International Myeloma Working Group, a consortium of nearly 200 myeloma experts from around the world. Dr. Durie also leads the IMF’s Black Swan Research Initiative®.

 

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