The European Medicines Agency (the EU medicines regulator) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has today confirmed their earlier recommendation to not renew marketing authorisation for belamaf mafadotin (Blenrep®). The confirmation follows a review of the CHMP decision, requested by the manufacturer GSK. MPE Co-Chief Executive Officer, Kate Morgan, commented: “The final recommendation…
Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) will host a webinar to summarise the most important myeloma and AL amyloidosis updates presented at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting which will be held 9-12 December, 2023 in San Diego, California, United States. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 17 January from 17:00 to…
The European Commission has granted conditional marketing authorisation for elranatamab, also known as Elrexfio® marketed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. This follows an earlier positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA – the EU drug licensing body) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), after which the European Commission had 60 days to…
On behalf of the Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) Board of Directors and staff, we extend a heartfelt thank you to our members, sponsors and stakeholders for your dedication and inspiration. This year, MPE achieved significant milestones made possible by our collective efforts, and we are thrilled to present our Year in Review 2023. We hope you’ll…
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, the world’s largest haematology conference, will take place from 9 – 12 December in San Diego, United States. It is a very exciting event for the myeloma and AL amyloidosis clinical and patient community, with all the results from the latest and most important research being presented.…
AL amyloidosis is a rare condition and limited research on patient perspectives and needs exists. With the aim to better understand patients’ experiences regarding AL amyloidosis diagnosis and treatment, and how these impact on quality of life, MPE conducted qualitative research and published the report “Health-related quality of life, diagnosis and treatment experiences of AL…
35.000 people attended the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Congress, held from 20 to 24 October in Madrid, Spain, where the latest data in oncology research and development was presented. Along with several updates, mostly in solid tumours, different advocacy topics were discussed as part of the Patient Advocacy Track. Myeloma Patients Europe…
Today, 26 October 2023, is World Amyloidosis Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the rare disease amyloidosis and the key issues and challenges for patients. A central theme for the day, organised by the Amyloidosis Alliance, alongside amyloidosis patient organisations from across the globe, is improving the diagnosis experience of patients. Amyloidosis is…
