Rajshekhar Chakraborty, Ashwin Kishtagari, and Edward Cliff
This is a podcast on latest advances in the understanding and management of blood cancers. Here, we will bring a wide range of experts within hematologic malign...
Episode 56. Management of Newly Diagnosed CML with Dr. Hagop Kantarjian
In this episode, we discuss the management of CML with Dr. Hagop Kantarjian from MD Anderson Cancer Center. Here are the key articles we discussed: 1. ASC4FIRST RCT: Asciminib in newly diagnosed CML. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38820078/ 2. 5-year follow-up of ENESTnd RCT (nilotinib): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26837842/ 3. 10-year follow-up of ENESTnd RCT (nilotinib): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33414482/ 4. 10-year follow-up of CML-IV RCT (imatinib): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25676422/ 5. MD Anderson data on low-dose dasatinib (50 mg): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36054032/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553487/ 6. CML: 2025 update on diagnosis, therapy, and monitoring: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39093014/
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Episode 55. ASH 2024 Myeloma Updates with Dr. Rakesh Popat
In this episode, we dive into the hottest updates in myeloma and amyloidosis at ASH 2024 annual meeting with Dr. Rakesh Popat. Here are the abstracts we discussed: 1. AQUILA Trial in High-Risk SMMOverview of the AQUILA trial testing single-agent daratumumab for high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma (HR-SMM) versus active monitoring. Discussion on patient characteristics, primary endpoints, and results showing significant progression-free survival (PFS) benefit with Dara. Insights into modes of progression, adequacy of active surveillance, and post-protocol therapy in control arm. Read the abstract. Read the simultaneous publication at NEJM. 2. Anito-Cel: New BCMA CAR T Therapy Early data from the iMMagine-1 trial showing strong efficacy and a promising safety profile for Anito-Cel, a novel BCMA CAR T. Discussion of its potential to rival cilta-cel while avoiding neurotoxicity concerns. Read the abstract.3. CARTITUDE-4 Update Updates on MRD-negativity rates and survival outcomes for cilta-cel in relapsed myeloma, with significant benefits over standard care. Read the abstract.4. ANDROMEDA OS Data in AL Amyloidosis Long-term data showing an overall survival (OS) benefit of Dara-VCd over VCd in AL amyloidosis. Insights into cardiac responses and crossover impact. Read the abstract.5. OPTIMUM Trial in Ultra-High-Risk NDMMFive-year follow-up of a tailored approach for ultra-high-risk newly diagnosed myeloma patients with continuous therapy incorporating multiple active agents. Subgroup outcomes highlighting both challenges and exceptional results. Read the abstract6. GMMG-HD7 Trial PFS Update Phase 3 trial results on Isa-VRD vs. VRD induction and risk-adapted tandem ASCT. Discussion on the role of CD38 in maintenance therapy. Read the abstract Read the simultaneous publication at JCO7. Exciting New Drugs Review of three innovative therapies: inobrodib, a BCMA-CD38 trispecific antibody, and cevostamab, a FcRH5-targeted bispecific antibody. Expert insights into their efficacy and potential to reshape myeloma care. Read the abstract
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Episode 54. ASH 2024 Lymphoma and CLL Highlights
In this episode, we discussed the top abstracts in lymphoma and CLL presented at the ASH 2024 annual meeting in San Diego with Dr. David A Russler-Germain from Washington University. Here are the key abstracts we discussed: 1. 3 RCTs in Mantle Cell Lymphoma: a) Update on TRIANGLE: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper200735.htmlb) ENRICH Trial (Continuous Ibrutinib-Rituximab vs CIT [R-CHOP or BR]): https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper199710.htmlc) ECOG-ACRIN EA4151 Trial (Auto-HCT vs Rituximab maintenance alone in patients with undetectable MRD after induction): https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper212973.html2. DLBCL: a) Update on POLARIX Trial: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper197938.htmlb) Predictive Value of Cell-of-Origin Subtype By Hans Algorithm in DLBCL Patients Receiving Polatuzumab Vedotin: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper202153.htmlc) COALITION trial: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper204930.html3. Follicular Lymphoma: a) Phase 3 inMIND trial (Tafasitamab + R2 vs Placebo + R2): https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper212970.htmlb) Loncastuximab tesirine with rituximab in patients with R/R FL: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhae/article/PIIS2352-3026(24)00345-4/abstract4. CLL: a) AMPLIFY Trial (Fixed-Duration Acalabrutinib Plus Venetoclax with or without Obinutuzumab Versus Chemoimmunotherapy in 1st line CLL): https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper200701.html5. Hodgkin Lymphoma: a) Pembrolizumab Maintenance Instead of Auto-HCT for R/R HL: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper202537.html
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Episode 53. Belantamab Makes a Comeback with Dr. Hang Quach
In this episode, we discuss the comeback of belantamab mafadotin in multiple myeloma with Dr. Hang Quach, along with some other important abstracts presented at EHA/ASCO 2024. Here are the studies we discussed: 1. DREAMM-7 RCT: Belantamab-Vd vs Daratumumab-Vd in relapsed MM. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38828933/2. DREAMM-8 RCT: Belantamab-Pd vs PVd in relapsed MM. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38828951/3. Long-term follow-up of CASSIOPEIA Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38889735/4. Update on MRD data from PERSEUS Trial: https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2024.42.16_suppl.7502
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Episode 52. Management of Hodgkin Lymphoma in Older Adults with Dr. Andrew Evens
In this episode, we dive into the management of older adults with Hodgkin Lymphoma with Dr. Andrew Evens. Here are the key articles we discussed: 1. Comparison of ABVD versus Stanford V in older Hodgkin Lymphoma patients: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3906856/2. Outcome of older adults ECHELON-1: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34162178/3. Sequential BV-AVD in older adults with Hodgkin Lymphoma: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30179569/4. SWOG S1826 trial (Nivo-AVD vs AAVD in advanced stage classical HL): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39413375/5. S1826 outcomes in older adults: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2023/webprogram/Paper180114.html6. Single-agent BV for older adults with Hodgkin: https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/142/Supplement%201/4435/503453
This is a podcast on latest advances in the understanding and management of blood cancers. Here, we will bring a wide range of experts within hematologic malignancies to discuss various topics in depth.
Host: Raj Chakraborty, MD from Columbia University, New York, Ashwin Kishtagari, MD, from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, and Edward Cliff, MD, from Harvard University, Boston
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