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VJHemOnc Podcast

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Feb 27, 2025 • 19min

CAR T-cell therapy in ALL: trial updates, novel approaches, & real-world outcomes

Discover groundbreaking updates on CAR T-cell therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Experts discuss the pivotal CART19-BE-02 trial results and the FDA approval of obecabtagene autoleucel for relapsed B-ALL. Insights into the safety and efficacy of brexucabtagene autoleucel for older patients highlight promising outcomes. Innovative trials, including a phase two study of WU-CAR and tri-specific CAR T-cells, showcase strong safety profiles and exciting potential for future treatments in hematological malignancies.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 13min

Post-ASH amyloidosis highlights: the ANDROMEDA trial, risk stratification, value of MRD, & more!

In this insightful discussion, Vaishali Sanchorawala, a leading expert in amyloidosis from Boston University, and Ashutosh Wechalekar, a prominent hematologist from University College London, delve into the cutting-edge findings presented at the recent ASH meeting. They highlight breakthrough results from the ANDROMEDA trial, emphasizing the effectiveness of daratumumab VCD for AL amyloidosis treatment. The duo also explores advancements in risk stratification and the promising role of measurable residual disease and CAR T-cell therapy in enhancing patient care.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 18min

Post-ASH non-malignant highlights: updates in sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and hemophilia

Dr. Rabi Hanna from Cleveland Clinic shares insights on innovative treatments for severe sickle cell disease. He presents updated results from the RUBY trial, highlighting the potential of reni-cel as a groundbreaking gene therapy. The conversation also touches on the promising outcomes of the HIBISCUS trial for Etavopivat, showing significant improvements in patient quality of life. Furthermore, advancements in thalassemia treatments are discussed, focusing on reduced transfusion needs from the ENERGIZE-T study.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 18min

Post-ASH myeloma highlights: key takeaways for community physicians & trials to look out for in 2025

Discover groundbreaking insights on treating smoldering myeloma, with a focus on the AQUILA study showcasing daratumumab's survival benefits. Delve into the advancements in bispecific antibodies, revealing new treatment options for relapsed myeloma. The experts forecast exciting developments for 2025, emphasizing the role of measurable residual disease (MRD) in patient outcomes. Additionally, explore the evolving definition of high-risk myeloma and the emergence of innovative therapies for these challenging cases.
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Jan 31, 2025 • 29min

Post-ASH AML highlights: novel approaches to frontline therapy, advances with menin inhibitors, & managing FLT3-ITD+ AML

Dive into the latest advancements in acute myeloid leukemia treatment showcased from the ASH Annual Meeting. Experts discuss innovative frontline therapies and the promising role of menin inhibitors in relapsed cases. Learn about the safety profiles and dosing strategies of Blexmenib, along with the efficacy of triplet therapies, particularly for FLT3-ITD+ patients. The conversation emphasizes the importance of continuous research to refine treatment options and improve outcomes for various patient demographics.
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Jan 28, 2025 • 22min

Post-ASH MPN highlights: key trial updates in MF, novel approaches being explored in R/R disease, & more!

Claire Harrison, MD, a renowned expert from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, shares insights on cutting-edge developments in myelofibrosis therapies post-ASH. She discusses the promising RESTORE trial for l-ritrecept and highlights innovative combinations like regulatory T-cells with ruxolitinib. Exciting updates on the SANRECO trial for polycythemia vera show a reduction in phlebotomy needs, while new agents such as Nuvisertib promise significant patient outcomes. The potential of groundbreaking treatments is transforming the landscape of myelofibrosis management.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 31min

Post-ASH NHL highlights: novel combinations in the frontline setting and advancements with immunotherapy in the R/R setting

Catherine Diefenbach, MD, from NYU Langone, discusses cutting-edge advancements in non-Hodgkin lymphoma therapies. She highlights promising novel combinations for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and mantle cell lymphoma, including a triplet regimen with acalabrutinib. The use of bispecific antibodies is also explored, showcasing their therapeutic potential. Diefenbach shares insights from the recent ASH meeting on CAR T-cell therapy advancements, emphasizing new treatments that enhance patient accessibility and response rates.
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Jan 17, 2025 • 19min

Post-ASH MDS highlights: managing anemia in LR-MDS and novel approaches to treating HR-MDS

This discussion dives into groundbreaking findings from the ASH annual meeting, focusing on managing anemia in lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes. Experts share compelling results from the EPO-Pretar trial, emphasizing the timing of epoetin alfa treatment. The superiority of Luspotercept over traditional treatments for anemia is also highlighted. Additionally, innovative strategies for high-risk MDS are explored, including personalized stem cell transplantation and novel therapies targeting P53 mutations, showcasing the evolving landscape of treatment options.
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Jan 10, 2025 • 17min

Post-ASH CLL highlights: BTK inhibitors & degraders, bispecific antibodies, & more!

Explore groundbreaking insights from the latest American Society of Hematology Meeting! Experts discuss the promising efficacy and safety of BTK inhibitors like pirtobrutinib and acalabrutinib in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Investigational BTK degraders NX2127 and NX5948 show remarkable response rates. Discover innovative therapies including bispecific antibodies and the BCL2 inhibitor sonrotoclax, which are paving new paths for treatment. The dialogue reveals the potential for significant improvements in patient outcomes!
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Dec 18, 2024 • 29min

Advancing treatment for BPDCN: current therapies, a deep dive into tagraxofusp, & emerging novel agents

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Naveen Pemmaraju from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shares his expertise on treating blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). He dives into the challenges of managing this rare cancer and reviews current therapies like tagraxofusp. The conversation also covers patient eligibility, the role of stem cell transplants, and emerging treatments targeting CD123. Dr. Pemmaraju highlights ongoing clinical trials that promise to advance treatment strategies and improve outcomes for BPDCN patients.

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