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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2025

A roadmap to implementing outpatient administration of bispecific antibodies in multiple myeloma.

Alfred L Garfall, Rahul Banerjee, Laurent Frenzel, Cyrus Khandanpour, Yi Lin, Erica Ottoni, Robert Rifkin, Sarah Rockwell, Cesar Rodriguez, Humberto Villefort and 1 more

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Article in Frontiers in oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Patient preferences for treatment‑free intervals in multiple myeloma: mixed‑methods insights on monitoring trade‑offs and supportive care improvements.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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11 authors.

Alfred L GarfallUniversity of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
Rahul BanerjeeFred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, United States.
Laurent FrenzelDepartment of Hematology, Hospital Necker, Paris, France.
Cyrus KhandanpourUniversity Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany.
Yi LinMayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States.
Erica OttoniHospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Robert RifkinUS Oncology Research, Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Denver, CO, United States.
Sarah RockwellFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Tampa, FL, United States.
Cesar RodriguezIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States.
Humberto VillefortA.C.Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil.
Elena ZamagniIRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) are novel immunotherapy agents for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). Currently, 3 BsAbs (teclistamab, talquetamab, and elranatamab) are approved for the treatment of RRMM. Administering BsAbs in different practice settings is crucial to improving treatment access and patient outcomes. This report provides actionable guidance to implement safe and effective administration of BsAbs for patients with RRMM in outpatient and community settings. Methods: Three clinician advisory workshops were held in the United States, Europe, and Latin America to discuss key factors to operationalize BsAb use in outpatient and community settings, focusing on the critical phases of practice setup, treatment initiation, and ongoing management. Results: BsAb administration in outpatient and community settings requires careful planning, a well-prepared multidisciplinary team (MDT) of healthcare professionals, and clear protocols, including MDT composition, roles/responsibilities, capacity planning, patient selection criteria, step-up dosing procedure, admission processes, patient/caregiver education requirements, and adverse event (AE) monitoring/management. Comprehensive MDT training on protocols and preparedness to manage AEs is essential. Patients initiating outpatient BsAb therapy should have a reliable caregiver, access to a hospital, controlled comorbidities, and no active infections. Ensuring patients and caregivers understand the benefits, risks, and expectations of BsAb therapy is vital for successful treatment and a positive patient experience. Conclusion: Administering BsAbs in outpatient and community settings can be done safely and effectively with appropriate planning and protocols. Enabling safe and effective BsAb administration in these settings is essential to ensure more patients with RRMM have access to treatment and improved outcomes.

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bispecific antibodiesbispecificsmultiple myelomaoutpatienttalquetamabteclistamab

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PMCPMC12343214

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