Hematologic Oncology | Specialty

The OncLive Hematology Oncology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on various hematologic malignancies, including leukemias, lymphomas, myeloproliferative neoplasms, multiple myeloma, and much more. This section features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in hematologic cancers.

Dr Schetelig on Haploidentical vs Mismatched Transplant Efficacy in AML/ALL/MDS

June 13th 2025

Johannes Schetelig, MD, discusses outcomes with haploidentical related vs mismatched unrelated donor transplantation in high-risk AML, ALL, and MDS.

Venetoclax/DEC-C Is Potential New SOC in Newly Diagnosed AML Ineligible for Intensive Chemo

June 12th 2025

Venetoclax and decitabine-cedazuridine demonstrated complete responses and encouraging survival outcomes in newly diagnosed AML.

Allogeneic Transplant and Gene Therapy in Sickle Cell Disease

June 12th 2025

Markus Y. Mapara, MD, PhD, of Columbia University Irving Cancer Center, discusses the use of allogeneic transplant and gene therapy for patients with sickle cell disease.

FDA Approves Tablet Formulation of Zanubrutinib for B-Cell Malignancies

June 11th 2025

The FDA has approved a tablet formulation of zanubrutinib for use in all 5 approved indications of the capsule formulation.

The OncFive: Top Oncology Updates for the Week of 6/1

June 7th 2025

Revisit key updates from the ASCO Annual Meeting, the FDA, NCCN, and more.

Experts Underscore the Top Abstracts to Watch at the 2025 EHA Congress

June 6th 2025

Experts highlight key abstracts to watch for at the 2025 EHA Congress.

Generic Eltrombopag Expands Access and Flexibility in ITP and Severe Aplastic Anemia

June 5th 2025

Kanwarpal S. Kahlon, MD, discusses the implications of the availability of generic eltrombopag for immune thrombocytopenia and severe aplastic anemia.

Bispecific Antibodies Improve TTNT and Reshape R/R Follicular Lymphoma Management

June 5th 2025

Vivek Patel, MD, discusses the growing body of data supporting the use of bispecific antibodies in patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma.

Epcoritamab Maintains Responses at 3 Years in Relapsed/Refractory LBCL

June 5th 2025

Epcoritamab monotherapy yielded durable remissions and survival benefits in relapsed/refractory LBCL that remained in CR 2 years after starting treatment.

Iopofosine I 131 Earns FDA Breakthrough Designation for R/R Waldenström Macroglobulinemia

June 4th 2025

The FDA granted breakthrough therapy designation to iopofosine I 131 for relapsed/refractory Waldenström macroglobulinemia.

NXC-201 CAR T-Cell Therapy Displays Early Activity in Relapsed/Refractory Light Chain Amyloidosis

June 3rd 2025

The first CAR T-cell therapy designed for patients with relapsed/refractory AL amyloidosis showed feasibility and early efficacy and safety signals.

Brentuximab Vedotin Plus Chemo Wins EU Approval for Newly Diagnosed, Stage IIB-IV Hodgkin Lymphoma

June 3rd 2025

Brentuximab vedotin plus ECADD chemotherapy has been approved in Europe for adult patients with newly diagnosed, stage IIB to IV Hodgkin lymphoma.

Ziftomenib Yields Complete Responses Regardless of Prior Therapy in NMP1-Mutant AML

June 3rd 2025

Ziftomenib monotherapy elicited clinically meaningful, MRD-negative responses, including CRs, in heavily pretreated, relapsed/refractory NPM1-mutant AML.

FDA Grants Priority Review to Ziftomenib in NPM1-Mutant R/R AML

June 2nd 2025

The FDA has granted priority review to ziftomenib for relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia harboring an NPM1 mutation.

Glofitamab/GemOx Enhances OS and PFS vs Rituximab in R/R DLBCL

June 1st 2025

Glofitamab plus gemcitabine/oxaliplatin demonstrated improved PFS and OS compared with rituximab in patients with relapsed/refractory DLBCL.

Adding Zilovertamab Vedotin to Standard Care Shows Strong ORR for DLBCL

May 31st 2025

Zilovertamab vedotin plus R-GemOx elicits responses in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

KITE-363 Elicits Responses With Acceptable Tolerability in R/R B-Cell Lymphoma

May 30th 2025

Phase 1 data indicate that KITE-363 represents a promising therapeutic approach for patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma.

ctDNA-Based MRD Provides Prognostic Value for First-Line Treatment in DLBCL

May 30th 2025

PhasED-Seq–assessed ctDNA-based MRD negativity was strongly associated with improved PFS after frontline treatment in patients with DLBCL.

Revisit Every OncLive On Air Episode From May 2025

May 30th 2025

Read a recap of the episodes of OncLive On Air that debuted in May 2025.

Dr Swoboda on the Role of TKIs in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

May 30th 2025

David M. Swoboda, MD, discusses the roles of available TKIs for the treatment of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia.