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.

Tisagenlecleucel Yields Durable Responses in R/R Follicular Lymphoma

December 11th 2023

Patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma experienced durable responses when treated with tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah) in the phase 2 ELARA study (NCT03568461), according to data presented at the 2023 ASH Annual Meeting.

Ruxolitinib Shows Sustained Efficacy Over Best Available Therapy in Steroid-Refractory/Dependent cGVHD

December 11th 2023

Treatment with ruxolitinib led to prolonged failure-free survival and improved disease control vs best available treatment in patients with either steroid-refractory or -dependent chronic graft-vs-host disease.

NX-1607 Is Under Phase 1 Evaluation in DLBCL and Other Advanced Malignancies

December 11th 2023

The phase 1a/1b NX-1607-101 trial will evaluate NX-1607, a CBL-B inhibitor, in patients with advanced malignancies, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Pirtobrutinib Monotherapy Demonstrates Early Activity in R/R Follicular Lymphoma

December 11th 2023

Treatment with single-agent pirtobrutinib showed encouraging efficacy with a tolerable safety profile in a cohort of heavily pretreated patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma.

Final APPLY-PNH Data Support Use of Iptacopan in PNH With Persistent Anemia

December 11th 2023

Oral iptacopan (Fabhalta) monotherapy induced durable responses and hemolysis control in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and persistent anemia who had previously received anti-C5 treatment.

Making the Most of New Data in MPN, Leukemia, and GVHD From ASH 2023: Drs Ponce and Hobbs

December 11th 2023

OncLive® will be LIVE with OncLive® News Network: On Location at the 2023 ASH Annual Meeting. Each day, we will broadcast a series of interviews with top thought leaders, to learn their thoughts and reactions to data presented across oncology during the conference.

Axatilimab Elicits Responses With Manageable Safety in Recurrent/Refractory cGVHD

December 11th 2023

Axatilimab induced rapid and durable responses with an acceptable toxicity profile at all doses analyzed with highest efficacy observed at the 0.3-mg/kg dose in patients with recurrent or refractory chronic graft-vs-host disease.

Obe-Cel Elicits High Remission Rates in R/R B-ALL Irrespective of Leukemic Burden

December 10th 2023

Obecabtagene autoleucel elicited durable responses in patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia independent of leukemic burden at lymphodepletion, although better outcomes were observed in those with lower burden.

MRD Positivity Correlates With Allogeneic Transplant Benefits in NPM1-Mutated AML

December 10th 2023

The presence of molecular minimal residual disease following induction chemotherapy can be used to determine patients with NPM1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia who may benefit from allogeneic transplant in first remission, including those with FLT3 ITD–mutated disease.

Orca-T Demonstrates Feasibility in Older Patients With Hematologic Malignancies

December 10th 2023

The use of Orca-T with myeloablative chemotherapy conditioning had comparable safety and efficacy in younger and older patients with hematologic malignancies, according to data from a phase 1b study.

Golidocitinib Demonstrates Efficacy in Relapsed/Refractory PTCL

December 10th 2023

Golidocitinib displayed antitumor activity and an acceptable safety profile in patients with refractory/relapsed peripheral T-cell lymphoma, according to data from the pivotal phase 2 JACKPOT8 study.

Revumenib Combo Showcases Early Activity in Relapsed/Refractory AML

December 9th 2023

Revumenib, decitabine/cedazuridine, plus venetoclax elicited an objective response rate of 100% with acceptable safety in patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia enrolled in the small phase 1/2 SAVE study.

Real-World Analysis Sheds Light on Safety and Efficacy of Teclistamab in R/R Multiple Myeloma

December 9th 2023

The T-cell redirecting bispecific antibody teclistamab-cqyv demonstrated efficacy and a tolerable safety profile in a real-world population of patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma consistent with that of those enrolled in the phase 2 MajesTEC-1 trial.

All-Oral Arsenic Trioxide, All-Trans Retinoic Acid/Ascorbic Acid Proves Effective, Safe in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

December 9th 2023

Treatment with an all-oral regimen of arsenic trioxide, all-trans retinoic acid, and ascorbic acid led to both 3-year overall survival and relapse-free survival rates of 97% in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia.

FDA Approves Iptacopan for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

December 6th 2023

The FDA has approved iptacopan (Fabhalta) for use in adult patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

Looking Ahead to Upcoming Presentations at ASH 2023

December 5th 2023

Expert insights into the evolving treatment landscape for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), emphasizing upcoming clinical data to be presented at ASH 2023.

CAR T: A Review of Clinical Data for Second Line Treatments of Large B-Cell Lymphoma

December 5th 2023

Dr. Locke reviews the latest data from ZUMA-7 and TRANSFORM studies, evaluating CAR T in the second line setting for R/R LBCL.

Exploring LBCL: Transplant Eligibility and Second Line Treatment Selection of Novel Agents

December 5th 2023

Fred Locke, MD, provides an overview of transplant eligibility for patients with large B-cell lymphoma, highlighting second line strategies with CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies.

Challenges in CAR T-Cell Therapy for Lymphoma

December 5th 2023

Delve into the challenges of CAR T-cell therapy access and explore the biology behind treatment responses and relapses in lymphoma patients.

Real-World Use of CAR T-Cell Therapy in Patients with Lymphoma

December 5th 2023

Explore the real-world application of CAR T-cell therapy in lymphoma treatment, from response rates to its role in first-line therapy.