Distinct trajectory of measurable residual disease in t(11;14) myeloma treated with quadruplet therapy

S Susan Bal (University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States) G Gayathri Ravi (1Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL) B Binod Dhakal (2Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI) N Natalie S. Callander (3Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI) E Eva Medvedova (Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland) B Bhagirathbhai R. Dholaria (5Division of Hematology Oncology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN) S Smith Giri (1Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL) K Kelly N. Godby (1Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL) R Rebecca W. Silbermann (2Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI) F Fady M. Mikhail (6Department of Genetics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL) F Forest Huls (7Department of Pathology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL) V Vishnu Reddy (7Department of Pathology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL) L Luciano J. Costa (Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham)

Abstract

Abstract Quadruplet (QUAD) induction and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) leads to high rates of measurable residual disease (MRD) negativity with improved outcomes in multiple myeloma (MM). The t(11;14) confers unique biology and different kinetics of treatment response. We analyzed MRD trajectories of patients treated with QUAD/ASCT and MRD-adapted post-ASCT management. Of the 302 patients assessed, 47 (16%) had t(11;14)+ MM. Median follow-up was 45.8 months. MRD negativity at <10−5 level (MRD <10−5) for t(11;14)+ vs t(11;14)− MM was 9% vs 31%, 36% vs 59%, and 53% vs 75% after induction, after ASCT, and any time on treatment, respectively. The rates of sustained MRD negativity <10−5 (S-MRD <10−5) were 38% vs 46%. Median time to MRD <10−5 was 13.6 vs 7.7 months for t(11;14)+ vs t(11;14)− MM, respectively. Progression-free survival (PFS) was superior for patients with t(11;14)+ MM, with 4-year PFS rates of 90% vs 72%. In multivariable analysis, S-MRD <10−5 were associated with reduced risk of progression or death, with no progression seen in those with t(11;14)+ MM who achieved S-MRD <10−5. In the setting of QUAD/ASCT therapy and MRD-adapted post-ASCT management, t(11;14)+ newly diagnosed MM is associated with improved prognosis despite slow conversion to MRD negativity.

Article Details

Journal Blood
Volume / Issue Vol. 147, Issue 16
Published April 16, 2026
Pages 1857-1862
ISSN 0006-4971
Publisher Elsevier BV

Journal Info

Blood

Elsevier BV

ISSN: 0006-4971 Health Sciences

Authors (13)

S

Susan Bal

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

G

Gayathri Ravi

1Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL

B

Binod Dhakal

2Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

N

Natalie S. Callander

3Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

E

Eva Medvedova

Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland

B

Bhagirathbhai R. Dholaria

5Division of Hematology Oncology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

S

Smith Giri

1Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL

K

Kelly N. Godby

1Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL

R

Rebecca W. Silbermann

2Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

F

Fady M. Mikhail

6Department of Genetics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL

F

Forest Huls

7Department of Pathology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL

V

Vishnu Reddy

7Department of Pathology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL

L

Luciano J. Costa

Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham