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In comparison with conventional transplant options, Orca-T may be more effective with a lower probability of infection in patients with hematologic malignancies.

Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy is one such newer class of therapy to be introduced into the treatment paradigm for multiple myeloma, and bispecific antibodies are the expected next class of treatments to emerge in the clinic.

When choosing a treatment regimen for follicular lymphoma, an individualized approach is necessary, according to Loretta J. Nastoupil, MD.

Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, highlights what future research in myeloproliferative neoplasms looks to examine.

As the brentuximab vedotin plus AVD combination gains widespread use, clinicians should recognize the toxicities, such as the risk of neutropenic fever or peripheral neuropathy, according to Alison Moskowitz, MD.

Novel targets continue to emerge through clinical trials in peripheral T0cell lymphoma, in particular EZH 1 and EZH 2 inhibitors, which have strong single-agent efficacy.

AUGMENT-101 demonstrates the potential of menin inhibitors for the treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy provides a new option for patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma.

Jorge J. Castillo, MD, will explore the challenges of managing WM. He will present on September 30, 2022, at 11:04 AM.

During a debate a the SOHO 2022 Annual Meeting, Jennifer R Brown, MD, PhD presented in favor of combining small molecules in CLL. Making the argument for sequencing small molecules in CLL was Anthony Mato, MD.

Sattva S. Neelapu, MD will discuss chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy will in lymphoma iduring a session at the SOHO 2022 Annual Meeting.

Novel therapies for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma novel therapies for this patient population are helping to create straightforward management strategies.

The depth and durability of responses seen with these CAR T-cell therapies in refractory myeloma is unprecedented and raises again the question of the role of up-front autologous stem cell transplant in the era of immune therapies, including CAR T-cell therapies.

Interim findings from the DREAMM-6 study hint that belantamab mafodotin plus lenalidomide and dexamethasone is effective with tolerable safety in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

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

Haris Ali, MD, explored the potential role of disease-modifying agents on transplant indications in this setting during the 10th Annual Meeting of the Society of Hematologic Oncology

With two recently approved chimeric antigen receptor T therapies targeting B-cell maturation antigen, this novel platform has altered the treatment paradigm for heavily-pretreated patients with multiple myeloma.

While tyrosine kinase inhibitors the current standard of care for most patients with CML, investigators may need to look at new options and combinations for those with TKI resistance.

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

Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, highlighted recent advancements in developing novel therapeutic strategies for myelofibrosis during SOHO 2022.

Currently, there are few treatment options for patients with polycythemia vera that can help to control hematocrit levels and reduce the need for phlebotomy and the incidence of thrombosis.

Results from the phase 3 AGILE study presented at SOHO 2022 show that ivosidenib plus azacitidine prolong event-free and overall survival with good responses vs placebo in patients with IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia

During 10th Annual Meeting of the Society of Hematologic Oncology, Ajay Nooka, MD, discussed the new regimens with positive clinical trials in RRMM.

Treatment approaches to address mutations or deletions of chromosome 17p are needed due to the surfacing of point mutations, including TP53 aberrations in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Jennifer R. Brown, MD, PhD, understands that the goal for patients with cancer requires the highest standards of care, but delivering on that goal is a complicated clinical challenge.

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.

Decision-making for the second to fourth lines of therapy in multiple myeloma can depend on many factors, and clinicians still face unanswered questions, according to Krina K. Patel, MD, MSc.

Lionel Adès, MD, PhD, discussed emerging targeted therapies for myelodysplastic syndromes during a presentation at the 10th Annual Meeting of the Society of Hematologic Oncology.

FLT3 tyrosine kinase inhibitor combination regimens may hold promise to not only improve outcomes for older individuals with FLT3-mutant but potentially for all patients , regardless of age or fitness.

Combinations of the BCL2 inhibitor venetoclax with hypomethylating agents are undergoing investigation to determine benefit in high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome.