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ArticleJapanese journal of clinical oncology2025

Practical guidance on the clinical management of ocular adverse events associated with belantamab mafodotin in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma: Recommendations from a Japanese expert panel.

Kazutaka Sunami, Tomoaki Fujisaki, Toshinari Funaki, Michiko Ichii, Shigeki Ito, Morio Matsumoto, Koh-Ichi Oshima, Kazuhito Suzuki, Teruhito Takakuwa

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Kazutaka SunamiDepartment of Hematology, NHO Okayama Medical Center, 1711-1 Tamasu, Kitaku, Okayama 701-1192, Japan.
Tomoaki FujisakiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Matsuyama Red-Cross Hospital, 1 Bunkyocho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8524, Japan.
Toshinari FunakiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, 4 Chome-1-22 Hiroo, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-8935, Japan.
Michiko IchiiDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2 Chome-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
Shigeki ItoHematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Iwate Medical University School of Medicine, 1 Chrome-1 Idaidori, Yahaba, Shiwa, Iwate 028-3694, Japan.
Morio MatsumotoDepartment of Hematology, NHO Shibukawa Medical Centre, 383 Shiroi, Shibukawa, Gunma 377-0204, Japan.
Koh-Ichi OshimaDepartment of Ophthalmology, NHO Okayama Medical Center, 1711-1 Tamasuku, Kita, Okayama 701-1192, Japan.
Kazuhito SuzukiDivision of Clinical Oncology/Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3 Chome-25-8 Nishishinbashi, Minato, Tokyo 105-8461, Japan.
Teruhito TakakuwaDepartment of Hematology, Wakakusa Daiichi Hospital, 1-6 Wakakusacho, Higashiosaka, Osaka 579-8056, Japan.

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Abstract

backgroundMultiple myeloma is a significant cause of mortality, and treatments for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma have limited efficacy. Treatment regimens with belantamab mafodotin have demonstrated significant improvement in progression-free survival compared with current standard-of-care regimens but have been associated with an increased risk of ocular adverse events (OAEs). These practice guidelines aim to provide recommendations to support Japanese clinicians in managing OAEs and facilitate confidence in the use of belantamab mafodotin.

methodsAn expert panel of Japanese haematologists/oncologists and ophthalmologists convened to discuss and agree on the recommendations for managing OAEs in patients treated with belantamab mafodotin.

resultsThe expert panel identified four key themes and 13 clinical questions to guide the recommendations for managing belantamab mafodotin-related OAEs in the real-world setting in Japan. The four key themes were: (i) identification of OAEs associated with belantamab mafodotin treatment; (ii) management and dose modification of belantamab mafodotin treatment for OAEs; (iii) multidisciplinary collaboration for effective management of ocular events; and (iv) a patient-centred approach to the management of OAEs.

conclusionsThe recommendations in these practice guidelines build on published clinical trial evidence and the practical experience of the expert panel to help Japanese clinicians make informed treatment decisions in the management of multiple myeloma in the real-world setting.

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Antibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic AgentsEye DiseasesMultiple MyelomaEast Asian PeopleHumansJapanPractice Guidelines as TopicAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Agentsbelantamab mafodotincornea/drug effectsdrug-related side effects and adverse reactionsJapanmultiple myeloma

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PMCPMC12675259

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