J&J’s two-drug combo blocked tumors in advanced multiple myeloma

ASH 2025 had both rain and sun, positive and negative data in Orlando, Fla.ASH 2025 was in Orlando, Fla. Adam Feuerstein / STAT

This is the web version of ASH in 30 Seconds, STAT’s report from the American Society of Hematology meeting.

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J&J’s ‘Tec-Dara’ combo shines in multiple myeloma study

A two-drug regimen from Johnson & Johnson showed an unprecedented tumor-progression benefit compared to the standard of care for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, according to results from a Phase 3 study presented today.

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