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. Damon on Drug Development in AML

October 17th 2018

Lloyd Damon, MD, director of the Adult Blood and Marrow Transplant and Hematologic Malignancies Program, and chief of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Hematology Clinic, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses drug development in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Dr. Fakhri on the Use of Carfilzomib in Multiple Myeloma

October 16th 2018

Bita Fakhri, MD, MPH, a professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the use of carfilzomib (Kyprolis) in the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma.

Dr. Martin on Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in Multiple Myeloma

October 12th 2018

Thomas G. Martin, MD, clinical professor of medicine, Adult Leukemia and Bone Marrow Transplantation Program, and associate director, Myeloma Program, University of California, San Francisco; co-leader, Hematopoietic Malignancies Program, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) in multiple myeloma.

Dr. Radich on Compliance to NCCN Guidelines in CML

October 12th 2018

Jerald P. Radich, MD, clinical research division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, discusses compliance to the NCCN guidelines in the treatment of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

Expert Highlights FLT3 Inhibitors in AML

October 11th 2018

Mary-Beth Percival, MD, discusses the ongoing development of FLT3 inhibitors and other current research in patients with AML.

Dr. Valent on MRD Negativity in Multiple Myeloma

October 11th 2018

Jason Valent, MD, oncologist, Cleveland Clinic, discusses the potential application of minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity in patients with multiple myeloma.

Dr. Carraway on Predisposition to Acute Myeloid Leukemia

October 11th 2018

Hetty Carraway, MD, oncologist, Cleveland Clinic, discusses predisposition to acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Targeted Agents Beyond Ruxolitinib Necessary in Evolving MPN Paradigm

October 11th 2018

Aaron Gerds, MD, discusses the activity and drawbacks with current systemic agents in myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Combinations May Confer Benefit in MDS Management

October 11th 2018

Mikkael A. Sekeres, MD, discusses the characteristics of myelodysplastic syndrome and the evolving armamentarium of treatment.

Zonder Addresses Unanswered Questions in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma

October 10th 2018

Jeffrey A. Zonder, MD, discusses triplet regimens in multiple myeloma and patient eligibility for clinical trials.

Dr. Verstovsek on Accelerated Phase Myelofibrosis

October 10th 2018

Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, director of the Hanns A. Pielenz Clinical Research Center for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses accelerated phase myelofibrosis.

Dr. Wong on a Trial With an Anti-CD46 Antibody in Myeloma

October 10th 2018

Sandy Wong, MD, assistant professor, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, discusses a trial with an anti-CD46 antibody in multiple myeloma.

Individualized Regimens Instrumental After Early Relapse in Myeloma

October 9th 2018

Michael Green, MD, discusses treatment strategies following early relapse in multiple myeloma.

Dr. Shah Discusses Frontline Considerations for the Treatment of CML

October 5th 2018

Neil Shah, MD, PhD, professor, Department of Medicine (Hematology/Oncology), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Program Leader, Hematopoietic Malignancies Program, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses frontline treatment considerations for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia.

Damon Discusses Drug Development in AML

October 5th 2018

Lloyd Damon, MD, discusses novel therapies in acute myeloid leukemia, including FLT3 and IDH1/2 inhibitors.

Expert Discusses Transplant and Emerging Strategies in Myeloma

October 5th 2018

Thomas G. Martin, MD, discusses the clinical utility of autologous stem cell transplantation and the rapidly evolving treatment paradigm of myeloma.

Dr. Yacoub on Pegylated Interferon Treatment for PV

October 4th 2018

Abdulraheem Yacoub, MD, associate professor of medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, discusses the potential of pegylated interferon treatment in patients with polycythemia vera.

Treatment Discontinuation Achievable in Select Patients With CML

October 4th 2018

Ehab Atallah, MD, discusses the discontinuation of treatment for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia.

Dr. Green on Early Relapse in Multiple Myeloma

October 4th 2018

Michael Green, MD, Northern California Oncologist, discusses early relapse in multiple myeloma.

Dr. Raje on Quadruplet Regimens in Myeloma

October 1st 2018

Noopur Raje, MD, director, Center for Multiple Myeloma, Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses the potential of quadruplet regimens in the multiple myeloma treatment paradigm.