LEUKEMIAS

Based on phase 1 data of the AUGMENT-101 trial, the FDA has granted a breakthrough therapy designation to SNDX-5613 for patients with relapsed or refractory KMT2A rearranged acute leukemia.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals announced that the phase 3 PhALLCON trial of ponatinib for Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia succeeded in improving the rate of minimal residual disease–negative complete remission.

Fadi Haddad, MD, discusses the key points from the presentation he gave during the Tenth Annual Meeting of the Society of Hematologic Oncology.

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Mark R. Litzow, MD, discussed managing patients with different subtypes of ALL and the session he was a part of during the National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2022 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies.

The FDA has approved a new dosing schedule of Rylaze for patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma.

Mark R. Litzow, MD, discusses the talk he gave on initial treatment options for patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia during the National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2022 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies.

Nitin Jain, MD, discusses clinical trials investigating allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other hematologic malignancies.

Updated data from the phase 1/2 AUGMENT trial led to a 30% complete remission rate and an overall response rate of 53% with SNDX-5613 when used in patients with relapsed/refractory acute leukemias.

The CAR T-cell therapy tisagenlecleucel showed promising anti-tumor activity in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Aaron Logan, MD, PhD, discusses some of the treatment options available for patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

At the 2022 NCCN: Hematologic Malignancies Conference, a panel discussion gave an overview of current treatment trends for acute myeloid leukemia, as well as supportive care measures to utilize during therapy.

Bijal Shah, MD, MS, discusses the unmet medical needs in the T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia space and what future research aims to examine.

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Kjeld Schmiegelow, MD provided a deep dive into his SOHO 2022 presentation as well as the other acute lymphoblastic leukemia discussions presented during the session.

Following positive data examining ABC008 for inclusion body myositis, a phase 1/2 trial has begun evaluating the agent in patients with T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia.

Experts explain the treatment goals for patients with MDS, and discusses the role of molecular testing in patients with MDS.

Dr Eytan M Stein breaks down how patients with MDS are risk-stratified, and how the clinical outcomes differ between risk groups.

Hagop M. Kantarjian, MD, discusses what experts should know regarding ponatinib and blinatumomab in patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia

The question of the most optimal therapy for Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia has come down to asciminib vs ponatinib.

Hetty Carraway, MD, describes how MDS differs from acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and the percentage of patients who progress to AML from MDS.

Eytan M. Stein, MD, provides an overview of myelodysplastic syndrome, including risk factors, symptoms, and diagnosis.

Nitin Jain, MD, explains the key takeaways from multiple discussions on acute lymphoblastic leukemia which were presented at the 10th Annual Meeting of the Society of Hematologic Oncology.

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors now enjoy frontline approval, yet the role of interferon continues to be explored.

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Jeffrey R. Schriber, MD, reviews advances in leukemia treatment for Leukemia Awareness Month.

Eytan Stein, MD and Hetty Carraway, MD, wrap up their discussion with a review of the unmet needs in AML treatment and exciting therapies in the pipeline.

Hetty Carraway, MD, explains the importance of bone marrow biopsies in patients with AML receiving treatment with venetoclax + azacitidine.

Hetty Carraway, MD and Eytan Stein, MD, discuss the appropriate strategies for the management of cytopenias in patients with AML on venetoclax + azacitidine treatment.

Eytan Stein, MD, presents the case of an 81-year-old patient with AML who is unfit for intensive induction therapy for discussion.

Hetty Carraway, MD, highlights the role of venetoclax + azacitidine in the treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia who are unfit for intensive induction therapy.

Eytan Stein, MD, continues the discussion of AML treatments with a look at the options for patients with AML and mutations.

Eytan Stein, MD, reviews the available treatment options for patients with secondary AML or AML with myelodysplasia-related changes.