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SWG Educational Activities

In 2021, the SWG on Multiple Myeloma contributed a major part of the ESMO-EHA guidelines for multiple myeloma. The rapid changes of the treatment landscape for this disease require an adaptation of the guidelines.

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Multiple Myeloma

The SWG Multiple Myeloma has traditionally been composed of members of the European Myeloma Network (EMN). EMN is a dedicated academic, non-profit organization for clinical research in multiple myeloma.

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Publications

Overall Survival With Daratumumab, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone in Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma (CASTOR): A Randomized, Open-Label, Phase III Trial
P. Sonneveld, A. Chanan-Khan, K. Weisel, A. K. Nooka, T. Masszi, M. Beksac, I. Spicka, V. Hungria, M. Munder, M.

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Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

The SWG on Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) focuses on the promotion and exchange of scientific and clinical evidence, ideas and projects in the field of MDS.

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Chairs and Members

ChairUwe Platzbecker, University of Leipzig, Medical Faculty, Clinic and Polyclinic for Hematology, Cellular Therapy and Hemostaseology (Germany)

Co-chairLionel Adès, Hôpital Saint-Louis Paris, Hématologie Seniors (France)

SWG Steering Committee
Pierre Fenaux, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Hématologie Seniors, Paris (France)
Arjan van de Loosdrecht, Amsterdam UMC, Hematology (The…

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Highlights from the SWG

Participation in EHA and ASH congresses. Planning of new common trials. Conduct of annual EMSCO meeting in Nice in October 2023.

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Publications

Original scientific publications
Lymphopenia confers poorer prognosis in Myelodysplastic Syndromes with very low and low IPSS-M
Fandrei D, Huynh T, Sébert M, Aguinaga L, Bisio V, Kim R, Clappier E, Espéli M, Balabanian K, Moins-Teisserenc H, Toubert A, Dulphy N, Fenaux…

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SWG Educational Activities

EHA-SWG meetingsAn EMSCO meeting was held in October 2023 (Nice, France).

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Bleeding and Thrombosis

The objectives of the SWG on ‘Bleeding and Thrombosis’ are:

To promote education in the field of blood coagulation, including mechanisms, prevention, and treatment of bleeding and thrombotic disorders.

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Highlights from the SWG

Joint work with the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), the European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders (EAHAD), and the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) to produce guidance on antithrombotic treatment in patients with hemophilia.

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