Blood Cancer Talks

Episode 54. ASH 2024 Lymphoma and CLL Highlights with Dr. David Russler-Germain

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Dec 22, 2024
Dr. David A Russler-Germain, a lymphoma clinician scientist from Washington University, shares insights on groundbreaking lymphoma and CLL research from ASH 2024. They delve into the promising results of the TRIANGLE trial for mantle cell lymphoma, highlighting significant survival gains with ibrutinib. The discussion also covers the efficacy of Tafasitamab in follicular lymphoma and the impressive response rates for Longcast Tuximab Tessarine. Additionally, they evaluate new treatment strategies for CLL and the implications for patient care.
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INSIGHT

TRIANGLE Trial Insights

  • The TRIANGLE trial in MCL compared three treatment arms.
  • Adding ibrutinib improved failure-free survival compared to autologous transplant alone.
ADVICE

BTK Inhibitors and Autologous Transplant

  • Consider safer BTK inhibitors like acalabrutinib or zanubrutinib.
  • The overall survival benefit with ibrutinib may justify omitting autologous transplant.
INSIGHT

Autologous Transplant's Role in MCL

  • Autologous transplant's benefit in MCL is unclear, especially for older or MRD-negative patients.
  • Relapse after autologous transplant can complicate further treatment.
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