If a myeloma patient has MRD-negative status, does that mean that patient is cured? (https://www.myeloma.org/videos/if-myeloma-patient-has-mrd-negative-status-does-mean-patient-cured)

In this video, Dr. Brian G.M. Durie explains how researchers are studying minimal residual disease (MRD) testing further to better understand sustained MRD-negativity.

BOTTOM LINE:
MRD-negative status is great for a myeloma patient to have, but it still does not mean the patient is cured.

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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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