ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition | Conference

Less-Toxic Ixazomib/Daratumumab Combo Attempted for Intermediate-Fit, Non-Transplant Eligible Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

December 11th 2021

The combination of ixazomib, daratumumab, and low-dose dexamethasone elicited an objective response rate of 71% in non-transplant eligible, intermediate-fit patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Liso-cel Improves HRQoL Over Standard of Care in Relapsed/Refractory LBCL

December 9th 2021

Second-line lisocabtagene maraleucel demonstrated a favorable improvement in most patient-reported outcome domains compared with standard of care in patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma, and health-related quality of life was found to either be improved or maintained following treatment with the CAR T-cell therapy.

ASH 2021 Is Packed With Practice-Changing Hematologic Cancer Data

December 9th 2021

Not only is the 2021 ASH Annual Meeting bursting with more than 5000 abstracts unveiling pivotal data across a range of hematologic malignancies and disorders, but the conference will be held as a hybrid format after going fully virtual in 2020.

Liso-cel Significantly Prolongs EFS Over SOC in Second-Line Relapsed/Refractory LBCL

December 3rd 2021

Lisocabtagene maraleucel significantly prolonged event-free survival and progression-free survival and improved complete responses when used in the second-line treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma.

Lisocabtagene Maraleucel Displays Durable Remissions in Relapsed/Refractory LBCL

November 29th 2021

Lisocabtagene maraleucel demonstrated durable responses and a favorable safety profile in patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma.

Higher Dose of CPX-351 Linked With Prolonged Hematologic Recovery in AML

December 9th 2020

CPX-351, when given at higher doses in induction cycles 1 and 2, significantly prolonged hematologic recovery in younger patients with newly diagnosed high-risk or secondary acute myeloid leukemia.

Dr. Lin on Updated Results of the CRB-401 Trial in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

December 8th 2020

Yi Lin, MD, PhD, discussess updated results of the phase 1 CRB-401 study in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Dr. Zeiser on Results of the REACH3 Trial in Chronic GVHD

December 8th 2020

Robert Zeiser, MD, discusses results of the REACH3 trial in chronic graft-versus-host disease.

TRPH-222 Shows Early Antitumor Activity, Tolerability in Relapsed/Refractory B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

December 8th 2020

The antibody-drug conjugate TRPH-222 demonstrated early signs of efficacy with favorable tolerability at higher dose levels in patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Brentuximab Vedotin Shows Encouraging Responses Rates, Tolerability in Older Patients With Hodgkin Lymphoma

December 8th 2020

December 8, 2020 — The antibody-drug conjugate brentuximab vedotin demonstrated high response rates with durability, as well as a tolerable safety profile among older patients with comorbid classical Hodgkin lymphoma.

Promising Data From Selinexor Plus Pd in Myeloma Spur Combo to Phase 3 Trial

December 8th 2020

Results reported from a group of patients with heavily pretreated multiple myeloma who were administered the combination of selinexor plus pomalidomide and low-dose dexamethasone produced positive responses and provided rationale for further investigation into the regimen.

Venetoclax/Rituximab Combo Demonstrates Sustained Benefit for Retreated Patients with CLL

December 8th 2020

December 8, 2020 - The combination of venetoclax and rituximab to retreat patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia demonstrated a sustained time to next treatment benefit according to 5-year follow-up data of the MURANO study in a poster presentation at the 2020 ASH Meeting.

Pevonedistat/Azacitidine Demonstrates Improved Efficacy Vs Single-Agent Azacitidine in MDS

December 8th 2020

December 8, 2020 — Pevonedistat in combination with azacitidine improved overall survival and prolonged event-free survival compared with azacitidine monotherapy in patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome.

Driver Mutations Detectable in Utero, Used to Calculate MPN Diagnosis

December 8th 2020

JAK2 and DNMT3A driver mutations can be acquired as early as in utero in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms, demonstrating variable rates of clonal expansion and growth that influence the time to diagnosis.

Asciminib Significantly Improves Major Molecular Response in Pretreated Chronic Phase-CML

December 8th 2020

Asciminib demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the major molecular response rate at 24 weeks compared with bosutinib in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase who have received at least 2 prior TKIs.

Mosunetuzumab Induces High Responses Across Follicular Lymphoma Subgroups

December 8th 2020

December 8, 2020 - Fixed-duration treatment with mosunetuzumab elicited high, durable, and consistent responses across numerous subgroups of patients with follicular lymphoma.

Umbralisib/Ublituximab Plus Venetoclax Induces High Objective Response Rate in Relapsed/Refractory CLL

December 8th 2020

December 8, 2020 - The combination of umbralisib plus ublituximab plus venetoclax demonstrated encouraging efficacy as treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia, including those who are refractory to prior therapy with a Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

Pooled Analysis of 4 Clinical Trials Reflects Low Cardiac Risk With Acalabrutinib in CLL

December 8th 2020

Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who received treatment with single-agent acalabrutinib experienced a low incidence of cardiac toxicities leading to treatment discontinuation.

LOXO-305 Elicits Impressive Responses in Previously Treated CLL/SLL

December 8th 2020

LOXO-305, an investigational, highly selective, non-covalent BTK inhibitor, demonstrated an investigator-assessed 63% objective response rate in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.

Ponatinib Elicits High Responses, Robust Outcomes in CP-CML Following TKI Failure

December 8th 2020

December 7, 2020 - Ponatinib resulted in high response rates and robust survival outcomes in patients with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia who have progressed on previous treatment with a second-generation TKI.