HEMATOLOGY

During a <em>Targeted Oncology </em>live case-based peer perspectives presentation, Anthony Mato, MD, MSCE, explained to a group of physicians the diagnostic workup and treatment considerations and decisions he makes when seeing a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in the clinic.

High-Risk IgVH-Unmutated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

The FDA has granted a fast track designation and an orphan drug designation to APR-246, a novel agent targeting p53 for the treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes.

William G. Wierda, MD, PhD,&nbsp;discussed the emerging role of small molecule combinations and fixed-duration treatments in patients with relapsed/refractory CLL.

William G. Wierda, MD, PhD, discusses data surrounding the use of ibrutinib in combination with venetoclax as a treatment option for patients with newly diagnosed CLL as well as relapsed CLL.

Alexander E. Perl, MD, discusses results from the phase III ADMIRAL trial, which demonstrated a significant improvement in overall survival in patients with <em>FLT3</em>-mutated acute myeloid leukemia treated with the FLT3 inhibitor gilteritinib.

Richard M. Stone, MD,&nbsp;discusses the emerging agents for older patients with AML, as well as the importance of patient assessment and the identification of select mutations.

Nathan H. Fowler, MD, discusses the latest addition to the treatment landscape for marginal zone lymphoma.

Naval G. Daver, MD, discusses treatment options and the data these options are based off of for the management of acute myeloid leukemia, based on a case scenario of a patient with <em>FLT3 </em>internal tandem duplication &ndash;positive acute myeloid leukemia.

Matthew S. Davids, MD, MMSc, discusses methods for choosing between frontline therapies for patients with newly diagnosed CLL and highlighted anticipated research in the field.

Before a community oncology practice considers getting involved in clinical trials research, there are many factorsto consider. Perhaps foremost is the fact that cancer clinical trials provide the evidence base for new advances in oncology.&nbsp;

Based on findings from 2 phase III studies, a&nbsp;supplemental biologics license application has been submitted to the FDA seeking the approval of&nbsp;luspatercept for the treatment of adult patients with anemias.

Artificial intelligence has made inroads in many industries&mdash;banking, finance, security&mdash;but its adoption in healthcare has been lagging and real-world clinical implementation has yet to become a reality. Nonetheless, proponents say it is only a matter of time and pilot programs are starting to yield some practical results.&nbsp;

Frederick L. Locke, MD, discusses how chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies have evolved over the last 30 years of research in the field of hematologic malignancies.

The review period on the new drug application for quizartinib as a treatment for adult patients with&nbsp;relapsed/refractory <em>FLT3</em>-ITD&ndash;positive acute myeloid leukemia has been extended by the FDA by 3 months.&nbsp;This provides the FDA with additional time to review more data supplied by&nbsp;Daiichi Sankyo, the manufacturer of the FLT3 inhibitor.

During a <em>Targeted Oncology </em>live case-based peer perspectives program, Christopher Maisel, MD, recently discussed the treatment options and considerations he makes when treating patients with multiple myeloma.

A look back at all the&nbsp;FDA news&nbsp;that happened in March 2019, including several new approvals, a clinical hold, an orphan drug designation, and more.

Overall survival was significantly improved in&nbsp;patients with relapsed/refractory <em>FLT3</em> mutation&ndash;positive acute myeloid leukemia who were treated with the FLT3 inhibitor gilteritinib, according to&nbsp;updated findings presented during the 2019 AACR Annual Meeting.

Investigational agent tinostamustine (EDO-S101), a first-in-class alkylating deacetylase inhibiting molecule, has been granted orphan drug designation by the FDA for the treatment of patients with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia.

During a <em>Targeted Oncology</em> live case-based peer perspectives program, B. Douglas Smith, MD, discussed his clinical consideration for the management of acute myeloid leukemia. Smith explained his treatment decisions during the dinner event in 2 case scenarios of patients with AML.

The FDA has granted ivosidenib plus azacitidine a breakthrough therapy designation for the treatment of newly diagnosed patients with acute myeloid leukemia who harbor an <em>IDH1 </em>mutation and are &ge;75 years old or have comorbidities that would prevent them from receiving intensive induction chemotherapy.