Ifm_05-may 2022 Info

Early versus Late Discontinuation of Maintenance Therapy in ... - MDPI

Patients are encouraged to discuss the balance between disease control and the toxic long-term effects of maintenance drugs with their oncology team. IFM_05-May 2022

The study demonstrated a clear overall survival benefit for patients receiving maintenance therapy compared to a placebo. Early versus Late Discontinuation of Maintenance Therapy in

The (often referred to simply as the IFM-05 study) focused on using lenalidomide as a maintenance treatment. The (often referred to simply as the IFM-05

Research published around May 2022 explored the impact of "early" vs. "late" discontinuation (stopping before or after 3 years), noting that early stopping is often forced by toxicity rather than choice.

Due to the risk of secondary cancers identified in the IFM-05 trial, long-term monitoring for new symptoms or blood changes is standard practice for those on this regimen.