October 27, 2026
Young Investigator Program MDS Case Study Videos

What do the COMMANDS trial results tell us about lower-risk MDS?

In the second part of this two-video series, Guillermo Garcia-Manero, MD, continues his discussion of lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes with SOHO young investigators during SOHO 2026.

This video includes the following discussion points:

  • Response rates with luspatercept compared with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in the COMMANDS trial
  • Differences in response by ring sideroblast status, transfusion burden and EPO levels
  • Long-term follow-up data on the duration of treatment response
  • Emerging findings on overall survival and progression to higher-risk MDS
  • Questions surrounding optimal luspatercept dosing and the management of adverse effects

In the first part of the two-video series, Dr. Garcia-Manero discusses the goals of therapy in lower-risk MDS and questions surrounding dosing and adverse effects. 

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