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Blood Cancer Talks

Rajshekhar Chakraborty, Ashwin Kishtagari, and Edward Cliff

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This is a podcast on latest advances in the understanding and management of blood cancers. Here, we will bring a wide range of experts within hematologic malignancies to discuss various topics in depth. Host: Raj Chakraborty, MD from Columbia University, New York, Ashwin Kishtagari, MD, from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, and Edward Cliff, MD, from Harvard University, Boston Tweet your suggestions and feedback to @rajshekharucms @AshKishtagari @Eddie_Cliff @BloodCancerTalk
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In this episode, we dive into the management of older adults with Hodgkin Lymphoma with Dr. Andrew Evens. Here are the key articles we discussed: 1. Comparison of ABVD versus Stanford V in older Hodgkin Lymphoma patients: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3906856/ 2. Outcome of older adults ECHELON-1: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34162178…
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In this episode, we discuss the history of venetoclax in AML, along with key clinical trials that have shaped its current use in AML. Here are the trials discussed in this episode: 1. VIALE-A study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2012971 2. 10 day Decitabine plus venetoclax for ND AML https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhae/article/P…
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In this episode, we discuss the management of newly diagnosed transplant in-eligible multiple myeloma with Dr. Timothy Schmidt, with a special focus on IMROZ and BENEFIT RCTs testing quadruplets in this space. Here are the key papers we discussed: 1. MAIA trial (Daratumumab-Lenalidomide-Dexamethasone [DRd] vs Rd in newly diagnosed transplant inelig…
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In this episode, we discuss updates on low-risk MDS with Dr. Maximilian Stahl with a focus on imetelstat and luspatercept. Here are the trials we discussed: 1. IWG 2019 response criteria https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7042664/ 2. MEDALIST trial: Luspatercept https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa1908892?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori…
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In this episode, we discussed the diagnosis and management of polycythemia vera with Dr. Aaron T. Gerds. Here are the shownotes with the key studies discussed: 1. MIPS PV scoring system https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31945802/ 2. REVEAL study https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/143/16/1646/506717/Association-between-elevated-white-blood-cell…
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In this episode, we reviewed the hottest updates in lymphoma from ASCO and EHA 2024, held in Chicago and Madrid respectively, with Dr. Gloria Iacoboni, a haematologist from University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, in Barcelona, Spain. Here are the key abstracts we discussed: 1. STARGLO: Glofit-GEMOX vs R-GEMOX in relapsed/refractory DLBCL https://library…
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In this episode, we dive into updates in Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) in multiple myeloma, along with the FDA ODAC meeting in April 2024 to decide on MRD as a surrogate endpoint for accelerated approval. Our guests are Dr. Benjamin Derman and Dr. Manni Mohyuddin. Here are the key papers we discussed: 1. Recording of FDA ODAC meeting: https://www.…
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In this episode, we discuss updates in primary myelofibrosis with Dr. Ayalew Tefferi from the Mayo Clinic. The key studies and trials discussed are as follows: · GIPSS: Genetically inspired prognostic scoring system that is exclusively based on genetic markers. § https://www.nature.com/articles/s41375-018-0107-z · MIPSS70+ Version 2.0: Mutation and…
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In this episode, we dive into the data on maintenance therapy in multiple myeloma with Dr. Hira Mian and Dr. Manni Mohyuddin. Here are the key studies we discussed: 1. Meta-analysis of individual patient-level data from CALGB, IFM, and Italian maintenance RCTs (lenalidomide vs placebo or observation): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28742454/ 2. My…
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In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and management of Essential Thrombocythemia with Dr. Raajit Rampal. Here are the shownotes: 1. IPSET (revised) system, risk categories are defined by the presence of a prior thrombosis, age, and JAK2 mutation status: · Very low risk: No prior thrombosis, age ≤60 years, JAK2-unmutated · Low risk: No prior th…
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In this episode, we talked about overall survival data from CARTITUDE-4 and KarMMa-3 that was presented at FDA ODAC meeting with Dr. Samer Al Hadidi from University of Arkansas Myeloma Center. RCTs of BCMA CAR T-cell Therapy in Early Relapsed Multiple Myeloma: a) KarMMa-3 (ide-cel): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36762851/ b) CARTITUDE-4 (cilta-ce…
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In this episode, we discuss mentorship and career development as a clinician-investigator with Dr. Ayalew Tefferi from the Mayo Clinic.Rajshekhar Chakraborty, Ashwin Kishtagari, and Edward Cliff
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In this episode we discuss the management of newly diagnosed AL amyloidosis with Dr. Angela Dispenzieri from the Mayo Clinic. Here are the key articles discussed: 1. Optimal use of tissue biopsy in AL amyloidosis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28271734/ 2. Mayo 2004 staging: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15365071/ 3. Mayo 2012 staging: https://…
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In this episode, we discuss top abstracts in the myeloid space from the American Society of Hematology 2023 meeting with Dr. Anand Patel. Here are the abstracts that were discussed: 1. TRANSFORM-1: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, International Phase 3 Study of Navitoclax in Combination with Ruxolitinib Versus Ruxolitini…
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In this episode, we talk about GVHD prophylaxis, including recent data on post-transplant cyclophosphamide and abatacept with Dr. Shernan Holtan from the University of Minnesota. Here are the key trials we discussed: 1. BMT CTN 1203 trial: Three prophylaxis regimens (tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, and cyclophosphamide; tacrolimus, methotrexate,…
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In this episode, we discuss the key abstracts in myeloma and related plasma cell disorders at ASH23 with Dr. Benjamin Derman. Here are the abstracts discussed in this episode: First, we will focus on a few abstracts in precursor states, MGUS. 1. New diagnostic criteria for light chain MGUS (IStopMM): https://ash.confex.com/ash/2023/webprogram/Paper…
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In this episode, we review the hottest updates in lymphoma from the American Society of Hematology 2023 meeting with Dr Toby Eyre, a consultant haematologist at the University of Oxford in the UK. Here are the abstracts that were discussed: Mantle Cell Lymphoma 1. BOVen trial-A Multicenter Phase 2 Trial of Zanubrutinib, Obinutuzumab, and Venetoclax…
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In this episode, we delve into the weeds of bispecific antibodies across lymphomas with Dr. Michael Dickinson from Peter MacCallum Cancer Center, Melbourne, Australia. Here are the key articles we discussed: 1. Glofitamab for Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36507690/ 2. Long-term follow-up data on blinatumomab in relapsed…
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In this episode, we dive into the management of newly diagnosed and relapsed FLT3-positive AML with Dr. Alexander Perl. Here are the shownotes: 1. Assessment of minimal residual disease in standard-risk AML https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1507471 2. RATIFY study: Midostaurin plus chemotherapy for AML with a FLT3 mutation https://www.nej…
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In this episode, we discuss the art of caring for terminally ill patients with Dr. Azra Raza. We also discuss her book titled "The First Cell", where she recounts numerous poignant stories of her patients with terminal cancer, and teaches us how to find hope amidst despair. Link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/First-Cell-Human-Pursuing-Cancer/d…
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In this episode, we discuss the biology and management of t(11;14) multiple myeloma and the role of venetoclax with Dr. Rafael Fonseca and Dr. Martin Kaiser. Here are the shownotes: 1. Excellent tweetorial thread by Dr. Fonseca highlighting some of the historical studies that identified t(11;14) and its prognostic impact in myeloma: https://x.com/R…
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In this episode, we discuss the management of primary CNS lymphoma, secondary CNS lymphoma and CNS prophylaxis with Dr. Kate Cwynarski. Here are the shownotes: 1. ASH 2022 data on PET scan in CNS lymphoma - https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/140/Supplement%201/1334/492207/Is-It-Possible-to-Omit-Bone-Marrow-Biopsy-in?searchresult=1 2. Elizabe…
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In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Martin Kaiser how to identify and manage newly diagnosed high-risk multiple myeloma in the current era of effective frontline therapies. Here are the key studies that we touched upon: 1. Phase II OPTIMUM (MUKnine) trial in ultra-high-risk myeloma and PCL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37315268/ 2. Meta-analysi…
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In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and management of peripheral T-cell lymphoma with Dr. Steven Horwitz, with a focus on the 3 most common types-Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma-NOS, Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma (AITL), and Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL). Here are the key papers we discussed: 1. “How I Treat Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma…
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In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and management/monitoring of Clonal Cytopenias of Unknown Significance (CCUS) with Dr. Uma Borate. We also discuss the emerging data on risk stratification and key trials in this space that are currently ongoing. Here are the shownotes: 1. CCUS and risk of transformation to myeloid neoplasms: https://www.sc…
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In this episode, we delve into the diagnosis and management of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) with Dr. Robert Brodsky. Here are the shownotes for key papers we discussed in the episode: How I treat PNH: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33512400/ Alternative donor BMT with posttransplant cyclophosphamide as initial therapy for acquired sev…
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In this episode, we delve into the history of frontline treatment in young/fit patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma and recent developments in the past decade with Dr. Nancy Bartlett from Washington University. Link for our Blood Cancer Talks Survey: https://bit.ly/BCTS Here are the key trials we discussed: 1. RATHL Trial (PET-adapted treatment of Adva…
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In this episode, we discuss the management of acute toxicities of CAR T-cell therapy, including CRS, ICANS, and HLH with Dr. Michael Jain from Moffitt Cancer Center. Here are some of the key articles we discussed: 1. “How I treat refractory CRS and ICANS after CAR T-cell therapy”. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36989488/ 2. CAR-HEMATOTOX score: ht…
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In this episode, we discuss the latest updates on CAR T-cell therapy in multiple myeloma, including the studies presented at ASCO and EHA 2023. Here are the show notes: 1. For a primer on CAR T-cell therapy, listen to our episode aired on July 22nd 2022 with Dr. Surbhi Sidana: https://share.transistor.fm/s/efc4acf9 2. RCTs of BCMA CAR T-cell Therap…
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In this episode, we delve into the latest data on bispecific antibodies in multiple myeloma with Dr. Ajai Chari. Here are the key studies discussed: 1. Teclistamab (MajesTEC-1 trial): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35661166/ 2. Correlative analysis from MajesTEC-1 trial: https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/140/Supplement%201/241/487619 3. Ta…
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In this episode, we take a deep dive into low-risk MDS management. We have the privilege of being joined by the esteemed Dr. Mikkael Sekeres. We also explore his invaluable insights gained from his time at FDA ODAC and his latest literary endeavor, "Drugs and the FDA". Here are the key studies discussed: 1. ASH choosing wisely: https://www.hematolo…
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In this episode, we delve into the management of newly diagnosed mantle cell lymphoma with Dr. Martin Dreyling. Here the shownotes: 2:11 How to diagnose mantle cell lymphoma (MCL)? 6:51 Clinical manifestations of mantle cell lymphoma 7:52 How to manage leukemic variant of MCL? 12:08 Is Watch-and-Wait reasonable in selected cases of nodal MCL with l…
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In this episode, we discuss the management of multiple myeloma in LMICs with Dr. Andrés Gómez-De León from UANL, Monterrey, Mexico, and Dr. Aditya Jandial from PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. This episode was inspired by an article in Lancet Haematology titled “The Underrepresented Majority”, which highlighted the lack of access to some of the basic ant…
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In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and management of primary myelofibrosis with Dr. Ayalew Tefferi at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Here are the show notes, including key studies discussed in this episode: 1. Risk stratification of PMF: MIPSS70 Score: http://www.mipss70score.it https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/JCO.2017.76.4886 Gene…
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1. How I Approach Smoldering Myeloma (Vaxman and Gertz): https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/140/8/828/485274 2. Risk-Stratification Models in SMM: Mayo 2018 model: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29895887/ PETHEMA (Spanish) model: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17576818/ PANGEA model: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36858677/ IMWG SMM model…
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In this episode, we discuss the management of acquired aplastic anemia with Dr. Amy DeZern. Here are the links to some of the key articles discussed in this show: 1. Review article on aplastic anemia: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMra1413485 2. RCTs testing whether addition of cyclosporine to ATG improves outcomes in aplastic anemia: https://…
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1. Phase III ASAP trial https://ash.confex.com/ash/2022/webprogram/Paper159962.html 2. Phase III Dauno-Double Trial https://ash.confex.com/ash/2022/webprogram/Paper157126.html 3. Reduced venetoclax exposure: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2022/webprogram/Paper165464.html 4. Menin Inhibitors in AML https://ash.confex.com/ash/2022/webprogram/Paper164849.…
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In this episode, we discuss the management of newly diagnosed DLBCL with Dr. Pallawi Torka. We also have a few bonus ASH22 updates on DLBCL. Links to articles and abstracts discussed in the episode are as follows: 1. A comprehensive review article on DLBCL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33657296/ 2. RCT testing CHOP vs Three Intensive Regimens in…
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1. Excellent paper on harmonization of performing and reporting MRD in multiple myeloma: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41375-020-01012-4 2. Does CR really matter in the era of MRD? Landmark paper from the Spanish Group: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35560160/ 3. Meta-analysis showing individual-level prognostic impact of MRD on long-term outco…
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Study showing the time from diagnosis of AML to the start of intensive treatment indicate that a treatment delay has no negative prognostic impact. https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/136/7/823/460669/Does-time-from-diagnosis-to-treatment-affect-the RATIFY clinical trial showing the addition of midostaurin (FLT3 inhibitor) to 7+3 chemotherapy…
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1. GEM-CESAR and ASCENT Trials: Intensive Treatment Strategy in High-Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma https://ash.confex.com/ash/2022/webprogram/Paper159606.html https://ash.confex.com/ash/2022/webprogram/Paper168930.html 2. What are the odds of having BMPC≥10% in a person with MGUS? IstopMM answers this question by developing a prediction model. h…
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ALPINE Trial: Zanubrutinib vs Ibrutinib in Relapsed/Refractory CLL (https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2211582) CLL2-Give Trial: Updated results Obinutuzumab (G), Ibrutinib (I), and Venetoclax (Ve) triplet in Untreated Patients with CLL with 17p Deletion/TP53 Mutation (https://ash.confex.com/ash/2022/webprogram/Paper163245.html) AVO Trial:…
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Excellent overview of Castleman Disease: https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/135/16/1353/452573/Overview-of-Castleman-disease International consensus guideline for treatment of Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease (iMCD): https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/132/20/2115/39506/International-evidence-based-consensus-treatment Somatic …
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In this episode, we discussed the three CD19-directed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR T-cell) therapies that have been approved for relapsed/refractory aggressive large B cell lymphomas (LBCL) after two lines of therapy: Axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel) https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1707447 Tisagenlecleucel (tisa-cel) https://www.nejm…
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Key articles and trials discussed in the episode: 1. Excellent review in NEJM on treatment of CLL (2020): https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1908213 2. Alliance Trial (Ibrutinib vs chemoimmunotherapy in older patients with untreated CLL): https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1812836 3. E1912 (Ibrutinib vs chemoimmunotherapy in young…
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Key papers discussed in the show: 1. Pediatric regimen for older adolescents and young adults with ALL: CALGB 10403 https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/133/14/1548/260519/A-pediatric-regimen-for-older-adolescents-and 2. Dose intensification of daunorubicin and cytarabine during treatment of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia: C19802 https://a…
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Key papers discussed in the show: 1. Landmark paper on HLA-mismatch and survival: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4568127/ 2. HLA-DP and Risk of GVHD: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1500140 3. Outcomes of Allogeneic Transplant with HLA-Mismatched Unrelated Donor: https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.20.03502 4. Review/pers…
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In this episode, we do a thought provoking discussion with Dr. Marty Tallman on mentorship and career development in academic hematology and medical oncology. A must listen for all trainees and early career clinical investigators. Sage wisdom from a legend in the field!Rajshekhar Chakraborty, Ashwin Kishtagari, and Edward Cliff
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2021 European LeukemiaNET MRD Working Party Consensus Guidelines: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34724563/ Pre-MEASURE Study ASCO 2022: https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.2022.40.16_suppl.7006Rajshekhar Chakraborty, Ashwin Kishtagari, and Edward Cliff
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