Key result
Black multiple myeloma survivors linked to ~62% higher odds of solid tumors versus White patients.
Why the study?
While racial disparities in multiple myeloma outcomes are established, it remains unclear whether the timing and type of second primary malignancies differ by race or socioeconomic status.
Do racial and socioeconomic factors impact the timing and type of second primary malignancies in multiple myeloma survivors?
Observational (n=7,513)
Yes
Do racial and socioeconomic factors impact the timing and type of second primary malignancies in multiple myeloma survivors?
Effect estimate: OR 1.62 (95% CI 1.30-2.04)
p-value: p=<0.001
Black and low-income multiple myeloma survivors develop second primary malignancies earlier and are more likely to develop solid tumors, highlighting the need for targeted surveillance.
May support race-stratified SPM monitoring in MM; hypothesis-generating, requires prospective validation before practice change.
7551 Background: As survival in Multiple Myeloma (MM) improved with novel therapies, the burden of second primary malignancies (SPM) has emerged as a significant competing risk. While racial disparities in MM outcomes are established, it remains unclear whether the the timing and type of SPM differ by race or socioeconomic status. Methods: We analyzed 7,513 MM survivors from the SEER Research database (2000–2022) who developed a confirmed, invasive SPM (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers). To account for the shorter follow-up duration in the modern era, latency drivers were assessed using Fine-Gray competing risk models which adjust for censoring. Racial and socioeconomic differences were quantified using logistic regression adjusted for age, sex, and median household income. Random Survival Forests were used to identify predictors of SPM latency with variable importance ( VIMP) indicating the contributor for each factor. Results: The mean time-to-SPM decreased from 5.18 years (2000–2010) to 2.61 years (2011–2022) ( p < 0.001 ). Black patients developed SPMs earlier than White patients (Average Direct Effect: -0.33 years, p < 0.001 ) and at a younger mean age for secondary Prostate cancer (68.5 vs. 71.6 years, p < 0.001 ). In Random Survival Forest modeling, biological age (VIMP=0.15) was the primary predictor of latency, followed by Stem Cell Transplant and Radiation utilization (VIMP=0.03). Multivariable linear regression indicated that patients with low household income (<$60k) developed SPMs 0.34 years faster than wealthier peers ( p = 0.009 ). Black patients had significantly lower odds of therapy-related hematologic malignancies (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.49–0.77; p < 0.001 ) but higher odds of solid tumors (OR 1.62, 95% CI 1.30–2.04; p < 0.001 ). This solid tumor disparity persisted after adjusting for age and income ( p=0.27 ) and was driven by Prostate (OR 1.79, 95% CI 1.54–2.09) and Breast cancer (OR 1.31, 95% CI 1.06–1.62). Post-SPM mortality hazard was higher in Black patients compared to White patients (HR 1.15, p < 0.001 ). Conclusions: Our findings showed racial and socioeconomic factors impact both the timing and type of SPM in MM survivors. Black and low-income patients develop SPM earlier and are more likely to develop solid tumors, especially prostate and breast. These findings suggests need for surveillance strategies and earlier focused screening for high risk populations to address disparities in MM survivorship.
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Shaukat et al. (2026) conducted an observational in Multiple Myeloma with second primary malignancies (n=7,513). Black race and low socioeconomic status vs. White race and higher socioeconomic status was evaluated on Development of solid tumors as a second primary malignancy (OR 1.62, 95% CI 1.30-2.04, p=<0.001). Black multiple myeloma survivors developed second primary malignancies earlier and had significantly higher odds of solid tumors compared to White patients (OR 1.62; 95% CI 1.30-2.04; p<0.001).
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