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Oncology Hematologic Cancer

Hematologic Cancer

A new frontline option for Ph-positive ALL?

Trial data suggest a role for ponatinib plus reduced-intensity chemotherapy in the treatment of newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive ALL.

Embryo transfer may increase risk for childhood leukemia

08-05-2024 Assisted Reproduction News

A French cohort study has found a significantly increased risk for leukemia in children born after fresh or frozen embryo transfer versus those conceived naturally.

Some reassurance on ICI use in pregnancy from VigiBase analysis

23-04-2024 Checkpoint Inhibitors News

A study has found little over-reporting of adverse maternofetal outcomes among pregnant women with cancer using ICIs versus other anticancer agents.

ADCs in cancer: key data for currently approved agents

Open Access Cancer Therapy Review

Delve into the efficacy and safety data for the antibody–drug conjugates currently approved by the US FDA across tumor types such as hematologic, genitourinary, and gynecologic cancers.

Viruses and hematologic malignancies

A thorough understanding of the relationship between viruses and hematologic cancers can help clinicians to deliver precise therapies and monitor potential complications.

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Episode 9: The gut microbiome and CAR T-cell therapy

How do nutrition, supplements and antibiotics impact patient outcomes?

Recent research suggests that the gut microbiome could be an important modulator of response to CAR T-cell therapy in patients with hematologic cancers.

Prof. Marion Subklewe takes us through the latest evidence, highlighting the impact of antibiotics, nutrition, and dietary supplements, and discusses how to devise interventions to improve patient outcomes.

Prof. Marion Subklewe

Case Studies

Primary thyroid lymphoma: a case series

Open Access Thyroid Cancer Case Study

Although rare, primary thyroid lymphoma should be considered in cases of rapidly growing goiters. Timely needle biopsy can avoid unnecessary surgery.

Successful management of ATO-induced acute pericarditis

A patient receiving arsenic trioxide for acute promyelocytic leukemia developed drug-induced acute pericarditis that was successfully treated with colchicine.

Obinutuzumab-induced acute thrombocytopenia

Open Access Lymphoma Case Study

A case series of three patients suggests that obinutuzumab-induced acute thrombocytopenia is a frequent, possibly non-relapsing, and unique adverse event that deserves more attention than it currently receives.

Live Webinar | 10-06-2024 | 16:30 (CEST)

Challenges in advanced CTCL – diagnosis and management

Live: Monday 10 June 2024, from 16:30 – 18:00 (CEST)

In this live interactive webinar, a multidisciplinary team of speakers will provide practical guidance on managing patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Learn about the key aspects of diagnosis and treatment via a series of patient cases.

Sponsored by: Kyowa Kirin

Developed by: Springer Healthcare

Current Reviews

Novel CAR T cell therapies for patients with large B cell lymphoma

CAR T-Cell Therapy Progress in Hematology

Approximately 60–70% of patients with large B cell lymphoma (LBCL) achieve long-term remission or a cure after initial treatment. However, patients who relapse or are refractory to initial treatment have a poor prognosis. Chimeric antigen receptor …

Inotuzumab Ozogamicin: First Pediatric Approval

Inotuzumab Ozogamicin AdisInsight Report

Inotuzumab ozogamicin (BESPONSA™) is a CD22-targeted monoclonal antibody drug conjugate (ADC) developed by Pfizer for the treatment of CD22-postive B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Inotuzumab ozogamicin comprises a humanized …

Talicabtagene Autoleucel: First Approval

Talicabtagene autoleucel (NexCAR19™) is a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy being developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B) and Immunoadoptive Cell Therapy (ImmunoACT) for the treatment of relapsed/refractory …

Current progress of CAR-T-cell therapy for patients with multiple myeloma

Multiple Myeloma Progress in Hematology

Currently available chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-engineered T-cell therapies targeting B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA), namely, idecabtagene vicleucel and ciltacabtagene autoleucel, have shown marked efficacy against relapsed and refractory …

Webinar | 19-02-2024 | 17:30 (CET)

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on antibody–drug conjugates in cancer

Antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) are novel agents that have shown promise across multiple tumor types. Explore the current landscape of ADCs in breast and lung cancer with our experts, and gain insights into the mechanism of action, key clinical trials data, existing challenges, and future directions.

Dr. Véronique Diéras
Prof. Fabrice Barlesi
Developed by: Springer Medicine
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Webinar

2.0 NVVP and NIV CME points

A series of patient cases underpin this live interactive webinar that aims to provide practical guidance on a multidisciplinary approach to managing patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

Sponsored by:
  • Kyowa Kirin
Developed by: Springer Healthcare

Cases

Take on interactive case studies with a focus on hematology. Each case has been prepared by renowned experts in the field and features knowledge-check questions with answers to help keep you and your practice up to date.

Developed by: Springer Medizin

Case-Based Insights: Oncology and Hematology (Link opens in a new window)


Refresh your knowledge in Oncology and Hematology: 

  • 45 clinical cases across different topics with relevant clinical images
  • Written by renowned experts 
  • Knowledge-check questions with answers
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Further Reading

Blinatumomab-induced macrophage activating syndrome (MAS) in adult with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)

Open Access Blinatumomab Case Report

Blinatumomab as a single agent has demonstrated superiority over salvage chemotherapy in patients with relapsed and refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), with manageable safety and efficacy. Though known to have anticipated drug …

Monomorphic T-cell post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder with features of HHV8-negative primary effusion lymphoma: an autopsy case and review of the literature

Open Access Lymphoma Case Report

A 67-year-old man underwent renal transplantation in his twenties. He developed refractory pleural effusion, with many large lymphocytes with severe atypia and mitosis in the effusion, indicating malignant lymphoma. He finally died of respiratory …

Flow-cytometry Assessment of DNA content and Immunophenotyping of Immune-cells in Lymph-node-specimens as a Potential Diagnostic Signature of Aggressiveness in B-Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas

Open Access Lymphoma Research

Flow-cytometry (FC) is a powerful tool that can assist in lymphoma diagnosis in lymph node (LN) specimens. Although lymphoma diagnosis and classification are mainly based on tumor cell characteristics, surrounding cells are less employed in this …

A retrospective analysis of the clinicopathological features and prognostic value of MAPK12 protein expression in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Open Access Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma RESEARCH ARTICLE

The most prevalent subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and it originates from lymph nodes, extranodal organs, or tissues and can also transform from indolent lymphomas[ 1 , 2 ]. There has been a …

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