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Dynamic, Accessible Risk Stratification Tool Created for Smoldering Multiple Myeloma

Researchers have developed a dynamic risk stratification tool for patients with smoldering multiple myeloma to predict their chance of progression to active multiple myeloma. The tool, called Precurso...

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    PANGEA-SMM is a new tool for risk stratification in smoldering multiple myeloma.

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    It uses evolving biomarker data to assess risk.

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    Outperformed models like 20/2/20 and IMWG in predicting progression.

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    Involved 2,344 patients across seven international centers.

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    Allows continuous risk assessment without frequent invasive procedures.

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    Identified specific dynamic biomarkers linked to progression risk.

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    Funded by various prestigious medical and research foundations.

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Dynamic, Accessible Risk Stratification Tool Created for Smoldering Multiple Myeloma

  • by The ASCO Post Staff

  • March 27, 2026

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