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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2026

Perspective recommendations on geriatric support for older adults with multiple myeloma based on challenges faced by a multidisciplinary team.

Julie Côté, Ploa Desforges, Christine Dionne, Frédéric Larose, Erika Martinez, Sabrina Trudel, Drena Walker

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Article in Frontiers in oncology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Julie CôtéDepartment of Hematology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Québec - Université Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada.
Ploa DesforgesDepartment of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Christine DionneDepartment of Medicine, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services sociaux (CIUSSS) de la Capitale-Nationale, QC, Canada.
Frédéric LaroseDepartment of Medicine, Université de Laval, Laval, QC, Canada.
Erika MartinezDirection de soins infirmiers, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux (CIUSSS) du Centre-Ouest-de l'Île-de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Sabrina TrudelDepartment of Hematology, Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne, Greenfield Park, QC, Canada.
Drena WalkerHematology Pivot Nurse Cedars Cancer Center, McGill University Health Centre and RI-MUHC, Montreal, QC, Canada.

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Abstract

Background: Multiple Myeloma (MM) predominantly affects older adults, with a median diagnosis age of 70 years, posing challenges in management due to frailty, comorbidities, and age-related physiological changes. As the aging population grows, the prevalence of MM in older patients is expected to rise, requiring improved clinical strategies. Methods: This consensus report outlines a multidisciplinary framework for the identification, geriatric assessment (GA), and management of older adults with MM, emphasizing the role of frailty assessments, such as the IMWG frailty score, in tailoring treatments. The objective is to develop a working model tailored to the Quebec context. A meeting on May 7, 2024 brought together experts to discuss improving access to GA and developing strategies for implementing geriatric management tools. Unmet needs include the lack of standardized screening tools, limited access to specialized geriatric oncology services, and inconsistent treatment approaches. Personalized care is critical in addressing frailty, comorbidities, patient preference, and functional status. Results: This report proposes a structured referral pathway involving age-based triaging and criteria for geriatric consultation. Multidisciplinary teams, including geriatricians, are essential for optimizing care and improving outcomes, with a focus on quality of life and effective therapies. Standardized practices and collaborative approaches are vital for addressing the complexities of MM in this vulnerable population.

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adverse eventsbispecific antibodiesCAR T-cellsgeriatric patientsmultiple myelomareferral pathwayT-cell–redirecting therapy

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