Hematologic Oncology

Golidocitinib displayed antitumor activity and an acceptable safety profile in patients with refractory/relapsed peripheral T-cell lymphoma, according to data from the pivotal phase 2 JACKPOT8 study.

Revumenib, decitabine/cedazuridine, plus venetoclax elicited an objective response rate of 100% with acceptable safety in patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia enrolled in the small phase 1/2 SAVE study.

The T-cell redirecting bispecific antibody teclistamab-cqyv demonstrated efficacy and a tolerable safety profile in a real-world population of patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma consistent with that of those enrolled in the phase 2 MajesTEC-1 trial.

Treatment with an all-oral regimen of arsenic trioxide, all-trans retinoic acid, and ascorbic acid led to both 3-year overall survival and relapse-free survival rates of 97% in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia.

The FDA has approved iptacopan (Fabhalta) for use in adult patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

Expert insights into the evolving treatment landscape for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), emphasizing upcoming clinical data to be presented at ASH 2023.

Dr. Locke reviews the latest data from ZUMA-7 and TRANSFORM studies, evaluating CAR T in the second line setting for R/R LBCL.

Fred Locke, MD, provides an overview of transplant eligibility for patients with large B-cell lymphoma, highlighting second line strategies with CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies.

Delve into the challenges of CAR T-cell therapy access and explore the biology behind treatment responses and relapses in lymphoma patients.

Explore the real-world application of CAR T-cell therapy in lymphoma treatment, from response rates to its role in first-line therapy.

The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to LP-284 for use in the treatment of patients with high-grade B-cell lymphoma harboring MYC and BCL2 rearrangements.

Drs Lunning and Jacobson discuss the characteristics of follicular lymphoma that may prompt aggressive treatment, the potential optimal role of CAR T-cell therapy in the third line and beyond, and how the toxicity profiles of different CAR T-cell products compare with each other.

Adrienne Phillips, MD, MPH, discusses the impact of CAR T-cell therapy on the treatment paradigm for patients with large B-cell lymphoma, highlighting key advancements in the decision-making process for CAR T-cell therapy selection.

Ehab L. Atallah, MD, highlights updates in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, emphasizing the importance of understanding the plethora of options that are present for oncologists treating patients within this population.

Gain insights into CAR T-cell therapy's impact on lymphoma treatment through a historical perspective and mechanism of action.

Discover cutting-edge cellular therapeutics, CAR T-cell therapy, and bispecific strategies for treating lymphoma patients in clinical trials.

A biologics license application seeking the approval of obecabtagene autoleucel for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia has been submitted to the FDA.

Expert insight into current treatment strategies and emerging therapies for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a challenging malignancy.

Explore the diverse ways large B-cell lymphoma can manifest, the diagnostic process, and prognostic indicators for effective management.

Adrienne Phillips, MD, MPH, discusses the management of toxicities associated with CAR T-cell therapy across hematologic malignancies.

Andrew Kuykendall, MD, discusses the current role of JAK inhibitors in myelofibrosis, the importance of chronic graft-vs-host disease awareness in patients with myeloid malignancies receiving transplant, and unmet needs for patients with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia.

Bayer has announced the intention to voluntarily withdraw the new drug application for copanlisib in adult patients with relapsed follicular lymphoma who have previously received at least 2 prior systemic treatments.

The FDA has placed a partial clinical hold on the phase 1 NX-2127-001 trial investigating the novel BTK degrader NX-2127 in patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell malignancies.

Marisol Miranda-Galvis, DDS, MS, PhD, highlights the importance of understanding which social determinants of health have the greatest influence on treatment-related outcomes in patients with hematologic malignancies, expands on key variables identified in a systematic review of these disparities, and emphasizes the importance of continuing to implement new strategies to increase access to quality treatments.

Ricardo D. Parrondo, MD, highlights the current use of covalent BTK inhibitors in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, potential roles for the non-covalent BTK inhibitor pirtobrutinib, and the importance of future research on time-limited treatment options for patients with newly diagnosed chronic lymphocytic leukemia.