Smoldering multiple myeloma: Rethinking the waiting game

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With the recent FDA approval of daratumumab for high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, the moment is ripe to revisit the evolution of our understanding of smoldering multiple myeloma. This development not only underscores the growing recognition of early intervention but also invites a broader reflection on the biological insights and therapeutic strategies that have shaped—and continue to shape—this transitional disease state.

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C. Ola Landgren, MD, PhD
Professor of medicine, Chief, Division of Myeloma, Department of Medicine, Director, Sylvester Myeloma Institute, Co-leader, Translational and Clinical Oncology Program, Paul J. DiMare Endowed Chair in Immunotherapy, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center,
University of Miami
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