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.

Orca-T Is Associated With Retrospective OS Improvement vs Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide in Advanced Hematologic Malignancies

March 31st 2025

Orca-T was associated with a retrospective survival improvement vs post-transplant cyclophosphamide in advanced hematologic malignancies.

Orca-T Stands Out From CD34 Grafts, Showing Lower Rates of EBV, CMV Reactivation in Hematologic Malignancies

March 31st 2025

Orca-T led to lower rates of EBV and CMV reactivation vs CD34 engraftment in patients with select hematologic malignancies.

Optimized Tandem CD19/CD20–Directed CAR T Plus ASCT Elicits Durable Responses in R/R B-Cell Lymphomas

March 31st 2025

Higher CR rates were achieved with the tandem CAR T-cell infusion plus ASCT vs the infusion alone in patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma.

Dr Olivia on the Phase 3 QuANTUM-Wild Trial of Quizartinib in Newly Diagnosed FLT3-ITD–Negative AML

March 31st 2025

Esther Natalie Oliva, MD, discusses the rationale for the phase 3 QuANTUM-Wild trial in newly diagnosed FLT3-ITD–negative AML.

The OncFive: Top Oncology Articles for the Week of 3/23

March 29th 2025

The FDA cleared therapeutic options in pNETs/epNETs, MIBC, and mCRPC; experts highlight top abstracts ahead of 2025 EBMT; and more from OncLive.

Second- and Third-Generation TKI Combo Therapies Are at the Forefront of Frontline Ph+ ALL Investigations

March 28th 2025

Gregory Roloff, MD, highlights ongoing frontline TKI research in Ph-positive ALL and why he uses a newer-generation TKI over imatinib.

Itolizumab Misses Primary End Point in Acute GVHD but Shows Meaningful Improvements in Other Areas

March 27th 2025

The day-29 ORR and CR rate was not met with frontline itolizumab vs placebo in patients with acute graft-vs-host disease enrolled in the phase 3 EQUATOR trial.

Strong Mentorship Opportunities Support the Next Generations of Women in Lymphoma: With Chandler Park, MD; and Ann S. LaCasce, MD, MMSc

March 26th 2025

Drs Park and LaCasce discuss advancements in Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma management, including efforts to reduce long-term toxicity.

Dr Paredes on the Association Between Fiber Intake and Improved Survival With Reduced GI aGVHD After Allo-HCT

March 26th 2025

Jenny Paredes, PhD, discusses how increased dietary fiber was associated with improved 24-month survival and reduced lower GI aGVHD in allo-HCT recipients.

Dr Wang on the Role of Menin Inhibitors in Genetically Defined AML Subtypes

March 26th 2025

Eunice S. Wang, MD, discusses the role of menin inhibitors like revumenib in AML with KMT2A rearrangements or NPM1 mutations.

CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Consistent Efficacy Across Age Groups in R/R LBCL

March 25th 2025

Median PFS and OS were comparable between age groups when CAR T-cell therapy was given as treatment for patients with relapsed/refractory LBCL.

Low Rates of Late-Onset CAR T-Cell–Related CRS/ICANS Support Shorter AE Monitoring Periods

March 25th 2025

Olalekan O. Oluwole, MD, discusses research findings showing that patients with LBCL may not need prolonged hospital monitoring following axi-cel infusion.

Physical Functioning Measures May Predict Survival Outcomes, ICANS Risk With CAR T-Cell Therapy in NHL

March 23rd 2025

The risk of developing ICANS with CAR T-cell therapy was higher in patients with NHL who experienced a recent fall and could not balance on their left leg.

Dr Shah on Zamtocabtagene Autoleucel’s Favorable Safety Profile in R/R DLBCL

March 21st 2025

Zamtocabtagene autoleucel was associated with a manageable safety profile with no grade 3 or higher CRS and low ICANS rates in relapsed/refractory DLBCL.

NMPA Grants Conditional Approval to Tazemetostat for EZH2-Mutant R/R Follicular Lymphoma

March 21st 2025

China’s NMPA has granted conditional approval to the EZH2 inhibitor tazemetostat for patients with relapsed/refractory EZH2-mutated follicular lymphoma.

FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Azer-Cel for R/R DLBCL

March 20th 2025

The FDA granted fast track designation azercabtagene zapreleucel for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Bexobrutideg in Waldenström Macroglobulinemia

March 18th 2025

Bexobrutideg received orphan drug designation from the FDA for the treatment of patients with Waldenström macroglobulinemia.

Orca-T Improves cGVHD-Free Survival in Advanced Hematologic Malignancies

March 17th 2025

Orca-T led to an improvement in chronic graft-vs-host disease–free survival in patients with advanced hematologic malignancies.

Dr Nowakowski on the FDA Approval of Brentuximab Vedotin for R/R LBCL

March 13th 2025

Grzegorz S. Nowakowsi, MD, discusses the unique mechanism of action of brentuximab vedotin plus lenalidomide and rituximab in relapsed/refractory LBCL.

Dr Vose on the Safety of Epcoritamab in Relapsed/Refractory LBCL

March 12th 2025

Julie M. Vose, MD, MBA, highlights the safety of epcoritamab in patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma.