Hematologic Oncology

Expert hematologist-oncologists review the clinical data on the long-term use of tagraxofusp and share their real-world experiences.

An expert from the Georgia Cancer Center underscores the need to proactively address socioeconomic challenges in survivors of hematologic cancer.

Findings from a randomized trial indicate that therapeutic education plus physical activity are safe, feasible, and potentially effective for patients with hematologic cancer.

Eleanor Mayfield, ELS, reviews the role of bispecific antibodies in hematologic malignancies.

Data from the phase 2 PIONEER trial supports the supplemental new drug application for avapritinib in adult patients with indolent systemic mastocytosis, an uncontrolled proliferation and activation of mast cells.

An expert from Augusta University says cancer care should extend beyond treatment and highlights why unmet social needs should be a consideration for survivors of hematologic cancer, especially those with a lower socioeconomic status or who are of a racial or ethnic minority.

Patients who are set to undergo autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant following induction chemotherapy may have poor mobility across several domains vs an age-matched control group.

After sharing key takeaways on the management of BPDCN, expert hematologist-oncologists highlight unmet needs and forecast evolutions in care.

Before closing out their review of adverse events associated with tagraxofusp, Thomas Leblanc, MD, and Bhumika Patel, MD, reflect on the identification and management of myelosuppression.

A brief review of the role of tagraxofusp as bridging therapy to stem cell transplant in patients diagnosed with blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm.

Comprehensive discussion on the management of adverse events associated with tagraxofusp and how BPDCN care can be optimized in the setting of academic centers.

Alex Kadhim investigates outcomes in infant patients who receive blood and marrow transplantation.

Centering discussion on a recent study, experts Thomas Leblanc, MD, and Bhumika Patel, MD, reflect on long-term data with tagraxofusp in BPDCN.

Expert hematologist-oncologists share their perspective on the broad diagnosis and management of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN).

Patients with B-cell malignancies intolerant to acalabrutinib appeared to derive clinically meaningful benefit from zanubrutinib.

A 3-drug regimen with post-transplant cyclophosphamide may represent a new prophylactic option for well-matched adults with graft-versus-host disease who underwent reduced-intensity transplant.

Among patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, crovalimab yielded stable rates of hemolysis control and transfusion avoidance in the phase 3 COMMODORE trial.

The BTK inhibitor pirtobrutinib demonstrated high response rates in pretreated patients with Waldenström macroglobulinemia, according to recent data.

Revumenib, which was given a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA, may be beneficial in the management of relapsed or refractory KMT2A-rearranged acute leukemia based on data from the phase 1 AUGMENT-101 trial.

ASTCT recently published an article in their journal Nucleus discussing extracorporeal photopheresis compared with acute graft-versus-host disease after receipt of hematopoietic stem cell transplant in children or young adults.

ASTCT recently published an article in their journal Nucleus detailing the use of mesenchymal stromal cells for the treatment of graft-versus-host disease

In her Letter to the Readers, co-editor-in-chief of the journal ONCOLOGY Julie M. Vose, MD, MBA, reviews developments from the fourth annual LEAD Conference for women in hematology and oncology.

Findings from a phase 3 trial assessing nomacopan in patients with hematopoietic stem cell transplant–related thrombotic microangiopathy helped to support a rare pediatric designation from the FDA for the agent.

Patients with histiocytic neoplasms can now receive treatment with cobimetinib following its approval by the FDA.

Closing out their panel on GVHD management, expert hematologist/oncologists share their hope for future evolution in the treatment landscape.