Hematology

Ravi Vij, MD, MBA, explains how insurance-related delays in CAR T approval slow treatment initiation, increase interim therapy costs, and contribute to patient burden.

Investigators believe the SWIFT-seq system holds potential to replace more invasive bone marrow biopsies.

Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) had significantly lower monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio values compared with healthy controls.

Emerging data suggest that isatuximab‐KRd and daratumumab‐KRd produce superior depth of response compared with KRd alone, with sustained MRD negativity and encouraging progression‐free survival in NDMM.

Patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) appear to be at a higher risk of heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, though more research into the links is needed.

Men fared better under surveillance, while women benefited more from targeted therapies for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in a new study.

Ravi Vij, MD, MBA, discusses the logistical differences between administering CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies, and how emerging CAR T technologies could affect patient access.

Emilie Aschenbrenner, PharmD, BCOP, outlines how Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin use outpatient-based care models, standardized protocols, and collaborative partnerships to improve cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and patient experience.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and socioeconomic factors enhance risk stratification for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) post transplant, aiming to reduce hospital readmissions and disease progression.

Emilie Aschenbrenner, PharmD, BCOP, highlights how measurable residual disease (MRD) testing can support value-based care in multiple myeloma by guiding personalized treatment intensity, potentially reducing costs and improving outcomes.

Amir Fathi, MD, leukemia specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses the importance of advocacy by both patients and their treatment team and key distinct toxicities that require vigilance.

A rare case report describes a young woman whose relapse of AML following MPN coincided with severe worsening of pulmonary hypertension, highlighting the need for vigilant cardiopulmonary monitoring in hematologic malignancies.

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies are transforming multiple myeloma care, with earlier use, expanded community access, and outpatient delivery models offering opportunities to improve value, safety, and equity in treatment.

The QRISK3 assessment is designed for the general population, but it appears to also have utility in patients with essential thrombosis and polycythemia vera.

Pirtobrutinib had a nominally superior overall response rate compared to ibrutinib in certain patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

Cilta-cel’s mechanism of action allows it to penetrate challenging areas of multiple myeloma, providing deep and durable responses even in high-risk patients, explains Surbhi Sidana, MD, MBBS, Stanford University. Still, safety trade-offs should always be a consideration, she adds.

On July 2, linvoseltamab-gcpt (Lynozyfic; Regeneron) received an accelerated approval from the FDA in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM), and the most recent update to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for MM has added the BCMA-targeted bispecific antibody as a preferred treatment option.

A cumulative review offers strong evidence that acalabrutinib has a low incidence of cardiac failure in both clinical trial and real-world settings.

Obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel) is shown to be effective and safe for older adults with relapsed/refractory (R/R) B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), while brexucabtagene autoleucel's (brexu-cel) expansion predicts durable remission.

Investigators found certain classes of prescriptions were also associated with outcomes, though they do not believe the association is necessarily a causal one.

Noting the profound impact of living with a chronic condition that constantly reminds patients of their "patient" status, Andrew Kuykendall, MD, Moffitt Cancer Center, emphasizes the importance of therapies that can offer a sense of normalcy.

A recent study suggests hemorrhagic events following essential thrombocythemia diagnosis are among the most significant predictors of early death.

A comprehensive US analysis showed that progress in multiple myeloma survival has not been shared equally, with significant disparities persisting despite improved therapies.

New data showed a survival advantage with newer chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatments for older patients who are typically underrepresented in clinical trials.

While physical activity was linked with improved quality of life (QOL), the majority of patients are not given the recommendation from their doctor.

The study found that atrial fibrillation (AF) significantly increases stroke and mortality risk in certain patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).

TP53 mutations can have a significant impact on the prognosis of diseases like chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but their effect can vary based on numerous factors.

Brentuximab vedotin combined with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone (CHP) shows promising results as a first-line treatment in newly diagnosed peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL).

David Nguyen, MD, medical oncologist with Tufts Medicine and Lowell General Hospital, discusses the evolving landscape of advanced cancer treatments like chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies

Amir Fathi, MD, discusses one of the biggest nonfinancial barriers to bispecific therapies: the expertise required to safely administer and manage them.