Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | Specialty

The OncLive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on various types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and more. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Novel ADC and CAR T Approaches Broaden the DLBCL Treatment Landscape

October 17th 2022

Praveen Ramakrishnan, MD, MS, discusses the evolution of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma treatment, the implications of key phase 3 studies, and how emerging bispecific T-cell engagers and antibody-drug conjugates may increase treatment accessibility beyond the limitations of CAR T-cell therapy for patients at various disease stages.

Evolving Knowledge of BTK Inhibitors Continues to Shape Treatment Landscape in CLL

October 14th 2022

Jonathon B. Cohen MD, MS, discusses the management of chronic lymphocytic leukemia with BTK inhibitors, updates in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia, and how CAR T-cell therapy could improve patient outcomes in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and mantle cell lymphoma.

Loncastuximab Tesirine/Rituximab Elicits Promising Anti-Tumor Activity in Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL

October 3rd 2022

Loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl combined with rituximab demonstrated encouraging antitumor activity and a feasible safety profile in patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Dr. Ansell on the LOTIS-2 Trial of Loncastuximab Tesirine in R/R DLBCL

September 27th 2022

Stephen M. Ansell, MD, PhD, discusses the investigation of loncastuximab tesirine in the phase 2 LOTIS-2 trial in relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Dr. Orellana-Noia on the Treatment of High-Risk and Vulnerable Patient Populations with DLBCL

September 26th 2022

Victor M. Orellana-Noia, MD, discusses the treatment of high-risk and vulnerable patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Dr. Orellana-Noia on the Patient Population of the POLARIX Trial in DLBCL

September 23rd 2022

Victor M. Orellana-Noia, MD, discusses the patient population of the phase 3 POLARIX trial in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Duvelisib Loses Support for CLL/SLL Indication Following ODAC Meeting

September 23rd 2022

In an 8 to 4 vote, the FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee voted that the final overall survival data submitted did not demonstrate a strong enough benefit-risk ratio for duvelisib for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma after at least 2 prior therapies.

Dr. Matasar on the Unmet Needs of Immunotherapy for DLBCL

September 21st 2022

Matthew J. Matasar, MD, discusses the unmet needs remaining in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Zanubrutinib Approaches European Approval for Marginal Zone Lymphoma

September 19th 2022

The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has recommended the approval of zanubrutinib for use in adult patients with marginal zone lymphoma who have received at least 1 prior anti–CD20-based therapy.

PRMT5 Inhibitor Exhibits Efficacy and Tolerability in NHL, Advanced Solid Tumors

September 12th 2022

GSK3326595, a PRMT5 inhibitor, displayed modest efficacy and safety signals that were consistent with those that were previously reported with the agent among patients with advanced solid tumors.

ctDNA Could Serve as a Prognostic Tool in China for Predicting Outcomes in DLBCL

September 12th 2022

Results from a retrospective analysis presented during the 2022 ESMO Congress indicated that circulating tumor DNA could potentially be leveraged as a prognostic factor and a tumor-specific biomarker for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in China.

Orelabrutinib Plus R-CHOP Demonstrates Impressive ORR, PFS Rates in Non-GCB DLBCL

September 12th 2022

The combination of orelabrutinib and R-CHOP elicited a favorable overall response rate and progression-free response rate in patients with previously untreated non–germinal center B-cell–like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) with extranodal disease.

European Commission Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Nana-val for Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma

September 8th 2022

The European Commission has granted an orphan drug designation to nanatinostat and valganciclovir for use as a potential therapeutic option in patients with peripheral T-cell lymphoma.

Fixed-Duration Bendamustine/Rituximab Is Beneficial Irrespective of Mutation Status in Waldenström Macroglobulinemia

September 2nd 2022

Fixed-duration bendamustine plus rituximab was effective in patients with previously untreated Waldenström macroglobulinemia, regardless of MYD88L265P mutation status, but the presence of the CXCR4WHIM mutation may be associated with resistance to the combination.

Fixed-Duration Glofitamab Elicits Early, Durable Complete Remissions in Relapsed/Refractory LBCL

September 2nd 2022

Michael Dickinson, MBBS, expands on data from a phase 2 dose-expansion study of glofitamab in heavily pretreated, highly refractory large B-cell lymphoma, explains the effect bispecific antibodies could have on treatment, and highlights other research efforts surrounding glofitamab-based therapies.

CTCL Is Rare, Incurable, and Potentially Lethal in Advanced Stages

August 31st 2022

Although cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a group of non-Hodgkin T-cell lymphomas, remains a rare disease, incidence has increased steadily since the 1970s.

Approval Sought for Tafasitamab/Lenalidomide Combo in R/R DLBCL in Hong Kong

August 31st 2022

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s Department of Health has accepted for review a biologics license application seeking the approval of tafasitamab plus lenalidomide in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Relma-cel Demonstrates Durable Activity in Relapsed/Refractory LBCL

August 22nd 2022

Relmacabtagene autoleucel elicited durable responses and a high overall survival rate in Chinese patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma, according to 2-year follow-up data from the phase 2 RELIANCE trial.

FDA Lifts Partial Clinical Hold on TakeAim Lymphoma Trial Evaluating Emavusertib in B-cell Malignancies

August 18th 2022

The FDA has lifted a partial clinical hold on the open-label, dose-escalating phase 1/2 TakeAim Lymphoma trial investigating the safety and efficacy of emavusertib in patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell malignancies.

Lenalidomide Plus Rituximab Represents Acceptable Chemo-Free Alternative for Untreated Advanced Follicular Lymphoma

August 18th 2022

The combination of lenalidomide and rituximab demonstrated durable safety and efficacy that was comparable to that achieved with rituximab plus chemotherapy in previously untreated patients with follicular lymphoma, according to 6-year data from the phase 3 RELEVANCE trial.