Hematologic Oncology | Specialty

The OncLive Hematology Oncology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on various hematologic malignancies, including leukemias, lymphomas, myeloproliferative neoplasms, multiple myeloma, and much more. This section features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in hematologic cancers.

Dr. Jagadeesh on Unmet Needs in Aggressive and Rare Lymphoma Subtypes

November 14th 2020

Deepa Jagadeesh, MD, discusses unmet needs in aggressive and rare lymphoma subtypes.

Navigating the Increasing Complexity of Therapeutic Sequencing for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

November 8th 2020

The treatment landscape of relapsed/ refractory multiple myeloma has undergone rapid changes over the past 2 decades, with over a dozen drug approvals by the FDA.

The Future of CAR T-Cell Therapy in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

November 6th 2020

Impact of COVID-19 on CAR T-Cell Therapy for R/R DLBCL

November 6th 2020

Real-World Data for CAR T-Cell Therapy for R/R DLBCL

November 6th 2020

CAR T-Cell Therapy Clinical Trials for R/R DLBCL

November 6th 2020

Mechanism of CAR T Cells in R/R Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

November 6th 2020

Overview of Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

November 6th 2020

Dr. Braunschweig on Mitigating the Toxicities of CAR T-Cell Therapy in Lymphoma

November 5th 2020

Ira Braunschweig, MD, discusses mitigating ​the toxicities that are associated with CAR T-cell therapy in lymphoma.

EU Approval Sought for Subcutaneous Daratumumab in Light-Chain Amyloidosis

November 5th 2020

A Type II variation application has been submitted by Janssen Pharmaceutica NV to the European Medicines Agency for the subcutaneous formulation of daratumumab in combination with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone for use in adult patients with light-chain amyloidosis.

Dr. Pemmaraju on a New Era of Treatment Strategies in BPDCN

November 4th 2020

Naveen Pemmaraju, MD, discusses current treatment strategies in blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm.

BCMA-Targeting Drugs Take Center Stage in Myeloma

November 4th 2020

The treatment landscape for multiple myeloma is poised to enter a new era of innovation with the development of therapies that target B-cell maturation antigen, which is highly expressed on plasma and MM cells.

Dr. Schiffer on Factors to Consider for TKI Discontinuation in CML

November 2nd 2020

Charles Schiffer, MD, discusses factors to consider for TKI discontinuation in chronic myeloid leukemia.

Standardizing Optimal Diagnostic Procedures and Monitoring Strategies in CML

October 29th 2020

During the 2020 Institutional Perspectives in Cancer webinar on hematologic malignancies, Sudipto Mukherjee, MD, PhD, MPH, provides detail as to some of these nuances and the optimal management of patients with CML.

Beat AML Master Clinical Trial Showcases Paradigm Shift With Precision Medicine

October 28th 2020

Delaying treatment for up to 7 days so that genomic data can be utilized to inform a personalized treatment approach is safe, feasible, and can improve overall survival in patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Schiffer Spotlights Potential for TKI Discontinuation in Select Patients With CML

October 28th 2020

Charles Schiffer, MD, discusses integration of TKIs, such as imatinib, into the chronic myeloid leukemia treatment paradigm.

Cellular Therapies Move Forward in Lymphomas and Leukemias, But Challenges Remain

October 27th 2020

Abhinav Deol, MD, highlights the progress that has been made with CAR T-cell therapy in leukemia and lymphoma, challenges faced with regard to accessibility and toxicity, and next steps for this modality.

Dr. Jacobson on the Significance of CD19-Targeted CAR T-Cell Therapy in B-Cell Malignancies

October 27th 2020

Caron Jacobson, MD, discusses the significance of CD19-targeted CAR T-cell therapy in B-cell malignancies.

Cellular and Targeted Therapies Push the Envelope in Hematologic Malignancies

October 27th 2020

Jeffrey Zonder, MD, discusses the explosion of targeted therapies, along with the rise of cellular therapy, in hematologic malignancies.

Dr. Galligan on Unmet Needs in High-Risk Multiple Myeloma

October 27th 2020

Derek C. Galligan, MD, discusses unmet needs in high-risk multiple myeloma.