Myeloproliferative Neoplasms | Specialty

The OncLive Myeloproliferative Neoplasms condition center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on myeloproliferative neoplasms, including myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, and essential thrombocythemia. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Luspatercept Receives Positive EU CHMP Opinion for Treatment of Anemia in Lower-Risk MDS

February 23rd 2024

Luspatercept has been recommended for approval by the EMA for patients with transfusion-dependent anemia and lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes.

Early Efficacy With Fedratinib in MDS/MPN and CNL Warrants Its Continued Evaluation

February 21st 2024

David A. Sallman, MD, discusses the potential use of fedratinib to manage symptomatic myelodysplastic syndrome/myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Future of MF

February 16th 2024

Experts discuss how treatments, either monotherapy or combination, may impact the treatment landscape for MF and how they might choose among the new agents.

Roivant Sciences to Discontinue RVT-2001 Development in Myelodysplastic Syndrome

February 15th 2024

Investigation of RVT-2001 will be discontinued following an insufficient display of benefit in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome.

Updates to MDS Classification Complicate Yet Better Inform Treatment Navigation in MDS

February 15th 2024

Mikkael A. Sekeres, MD, MS, discusses the influence of therapeutic developments and conflicting classification systems on the management of MDS.

Combination Therapies for MF Management

February 9th 2024

Panel experts comment on the role of combination therapies in MF and debate if these therapies will be the new standard of care.

Future of PV: Unmet Needs

February 9th 2024

Faculty offer insights into the future of PV management as well as unmet needs.

Dr Badar on Outcomes With Imetelstat in Lower-Risk MDS

February 7th 2024

Talha Badar, MBBS, MD, discusses key efficacy data with imetelstat from the phase 2/3 IMerge trial of patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome.

Dr Jain on Results From the COMMANDS Trial in Lower-Risk MDS

February 6th 2024

Akriti Jain, MD, discusses the outcomes of the phase 3 COMMANDS trial in transfusion-dependent lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes.

Health Canada Slated to Review New Drug Submission for Momelotinib in Myelofibrosis

February 5th 2024

Health Canada will review the new drug submission seeking the approval of momelotinib in patients with myelofibrosis.

Monitoring Patients on Myelofibrosis Treatment

February 2nd 2024

Faculty discuss the best strategies to monitor patients who are receiving treatment of MF as well as commenting on when it might be appropriate to switch therapies.

Treating Patients with Myelofibrosis and Anemia

February 2nd 2024

Expert oncologists provide insights into how they might manage patients who present with anemia and myelofibrosis in their practice.

Truong on the Rationale for Investigating ERK2 Substrate Binding Modalities in MPNs

February 2nd 2024

Billy Truong discusses the rationale for investigating the functions of ERK2 substrate binding modalities in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Hobbs Highlights Key Research in Hematologic Malignancies at the 2023 ASH Annual Meeting

January 30th 2024

Gabriela Hobbs, MD, discusses the significance of key research across myeloproliferative neoplasms from the 2023 ASH Annual Meeting.

Targeted Agents and Combination Therapies May Open Doors in MDS Management

January 30th 2024

Talha Badar, MBBS, MD, discusses the FDA approval of ivosidenib for patients with myelodysplastic syndrome and the future management of this disease.

Momelotinib Approved in Europe for Myelofibrosis With Anemia

January 29th 2024

Momelotinib gets market authorization from the European Commission for patients with MPNs and disease-related splenomegaly or moderate to severe anemia.

Myelofibrosis: FDA Approved Treatment Options and Updates from ASH 2023

January 26th 2024

Overview of the current FDA approved treatment options for the management of myelofibrosis as well as reviewing recent updates from ASH 2023 on the SIMPLIFY and PERSIST trials.

Role of Transplant in Myelofibrosis

January 26th 2024

Panel experts comment on the role of transplant in patients with myelofibrosis.

MDS Research Expands Treatment Options Across Disease Subsets

January 24th 2024

Talha Badar, MBBS, MD, discusses myelodysplastic syndrome risk stratification and the FDA approval of luspatercept for patients with this disease.

Oral HMAs May Provide Safer and More Effective Treatment Options for MDS

January 23rd 2024

Guillermo Garcia-Manero, MD, spotlights the evolution of oral azacitidine- and decitabine-based regimens for MDS.