News|Articles|October 30, 2025

Oncology Live®

  • Vol.27/No.1
  • Volume 27
  • Issue 1

Tackling Drug Shortages in Hematologic Oncology Care Requires Nuance and Adaptability

Author(s)Kyle Doherty
Fact checked by: Caroline Seymour

Harry P. Erba, MD, PhD; and Jayastu Senapati, MBBS, discuss the effects of drug shortages in hematologic oncology and how to adapt practice when they arise.

Drug shortages have touched nearly every area of cancer care throughout the years, but their effects can be particularly felt in hematologic oncology, where certain agents are often needed as backbones of treatment and lymphodepleting regimens. In order to best prepare for these inevitable shortages and to minimize their effect on patient care, oncologists must have suitable alternatives in mind that will not compromise the efficacy and safety of a therapeutic regimen.

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