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ArticleCancer research and treatment2026

Real-World Experience of Weekly Carfilzomib in Combination with Cyclophosphamide and Dexamethasone in Multiple Myeloma Relapsed/Refractory to Bortezomib and Lenalidomide.

Cheongin Yang, Changgon Kim, Kunye Kwak, Ka-Won Kang, Yong Park, Byung Soo Kim, Seong Hyun Jeong, Joon Seong Park, Yoon Seok Choi

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Cheongin YangDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
Changgon KimDepartment of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Kunye KwakDepartment of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Ka-Won KangDepartment of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Yong ParkDepartment of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Byung Soo KimDepartment of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Seong Hyun JeongDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
Joon Seong ParkDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
Yoon Seok ChoiDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.

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Ministry of Science and ICTNational Research Foundation of Korea RS-2022-NR070625
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purposeThis retrospective study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a weekly carfilzomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone (KCd) regimen in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who had been previously treated with both bortezomib- and lenalidomide-containing regimens. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of 33 patients with RRMM who received the KCd regimen between March 2020 and February 2024. All patients had prior exposure to both bortezomib and lenalidomide, and the majority (93.9%) were refractory to lenalidomide. Carfilzomib was administered once weekly at 70 mg/m2 (after a step-up dose), along with oral cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone. Treatment response was assessed according to the International Myeloma Working Group criteria, and survival outcomes were analyzed.

resultsThe overall response rate was 66.7%, including a complete response or better in 15.1% of patients and a very good partial response or better in 42.4%. With a median follow-up of 31.7 months, the median progression-free survival was 13.5 months (95% confidence interval, 11.47 to 15.53), while the median overall survival was not reached. The most common grade ≥ 3 adverse event was neutropenia (15.2%). Non-hematologic grade ≥ 3 toxicities were infrequent and manageable.

conclusionThe weekly KCd regimen demonstrated encouraging efficacy and tolerability in a heavily pretreated RRMM population. These findings support its use as a feasible treatment option, particularly in patients refractory to lenalidomide.

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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsMultiple MyelomaNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBortezomibCyclophosphamideDexamethasoneDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleHumansLenalidomideMaleMiddle AgedOligopeptidesBortezomibcarfilzomibCyclophosphamideDexamethasoneLenalidomideOligopeptidesCarfilzomibCyclophosphamideMultiple myelomaRelapsed/refractorySafety profileTreatment outcome

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PMCPMC12800953

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