Blood Cancer Talks
Blood Cancer Talks

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

Recent Episodes

Episode 57. ASH 2024 Update on Leukemia/Myeloid Neoplasms with Dr. Jayastu Senapati
MAR 19, 2025
Episode 57. ASH 2024 Update on Leukemia/Myeloid Neoplasms with Dr. Jayastu Senapati

In this episode, we delve into the key clinically relevant abstracts in leukemia and myeloid neoplasms with Dr. Jayastu Senapati from the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Here are the links to the abstracts we discussed: 

Older AML: Ven+HMA vs 7+3

Abstract 450: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper210320.html

Abstract 971: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper202801.html

Abstract 969: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper199267.html

Venetoclax resistance mechanisms

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39478230/

FLAG-GO vs FLAG-IDA 

https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/144/Supplement%201/1513/532742/Gemtuzumab-Ozogamicin-Added-to-Fludarabine

 CPX-351: 

Abstract 55: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper207094.html

Abstract 60: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper200413.html

Menin Inhibitors 

Abstract 211 https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper194384.html

Abstract 212 https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper207106.html

Abstract 213 https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper194827.html

Abstracts 214 https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper198218.html

Abstract 215 https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper198218.html

Abstract 216 https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper204375.html

 

FLT3 inhibitors
Abstract 221:
https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper201595.html

 

MDS

 Abstract 349: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper194510.html

 

ATRA in MDS:  

https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper200433.html 

 

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Episode 55. ASH 2024 Myeloma Updates with Dr. Rakesh Popat
JAN 11, 2025
Episode 55. ASH 2024 Myeloma Updates with Dr. Rakesh Popat

In this episode, we dive into the hottest updates in myeloma and amyloidosis at ASH 2024 annual meeting with Dr. Rakesh Popat. Here are the abstracts we discussed:

1. AQUILA Trial in High-Risk SMM

2. Anito-Cel: New BCMA CAR T Therapy

  •  Early data from the iMMagine-1 trial showing strong efficacy and a promising safety profile for Anito-Cel, a novel BCMA CAR T.
  •  Discussion of its potential to rival cilta-cel while avoiding neurotoxicity concerns.
  •  Read the abstract.

3. CARTITUDE-4 Update

  •  Updates on MRD-negativity rates and survival outcomes for cilta-cel in relapsed myeloma, with significant benefits over standard care.
  •  Read the abstract.

4. ANDROMEDA OS Data in AL Amyloidosis

  •  Long-term data showing an overall survival (OS) benefit of Dara-VCd over VCd in AL amyloidosis.
  •  Insights into cardiac responses and crossover impact.
  •  Read the abstract.

5. OPTIMUM Trial in Ultra-High-Risk NDMM

  • Five-year follow-up of a tailored approach for ultra-high-risk newly diagnosed myeloma patients with continuous therapy incorporating multiple active agents. 
  • Subgroup outcomes highlighting both challenges and exceptional results.
  •  Read the abstract

6. GMMG-HD7 Trial PFS Update

7. Exciting New Drugs

  •  Review of three innovative therapies: inobrodib, a BCMA-CD38 trispecific antibody, and cevostamab, a FcRH5-targeted bispecific antibody.
  •  Expert insights into their efficacy and potential to reshape myeloma care.
  •  Read the abstract


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Episode 54. ASH 2024 Lymphoma and CLL Highlights with Dr. David Russler-Germain
DEC 22, 2024
Episode 54. ASH 2024 Lymphoma and CLL Highlights with Dr. David Russler-Germain

In this episode, we discussed the top abstracts in lymphoma and CLL presented at the ASH 2024 annual meeting in San Diego with Dr. David A Russler-Germain from Washington University. Here are the key abstracts we discussed: 

1. 3 RCTs in Mantle Cell Lymphoma: 

a) Update on TRIANGLE: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper200735.html

b) ENRICH Trial (Continuous Ibrutinib-Rituximab vs CIT [R-CHOP or BR]): https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper199710.html

c) ECOG-ACRIN EA4151 Trial (Auto-HCT vs Rituximab maintenance alone in patients with undetectable MRD after induction): https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper212973.html

2. DLBCL: 

a) Update on POLARIX Trial: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper197938.html

b) Predictive Value of Cell-of-Origin Subtype By Hans Algorithm in DLBCL Patients Receiving Polatuzumab Vedotin: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper202153.html

c) COALITION trial: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper204930.html

3. Follicular Lymphoma: 

a) Phase 3 inMIND trial (Tafasitamab + R2 vs Placebo + R2): https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper212970.html

b) Loncastuximab tesirine with rituximab in patients with R/R FL: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhae/article/PIIS2352-3026(24)00345-4/abstract

4. CLL: 

a) AMPLIFY Trial (Fixed-Duration Acalabrutinib Plus Venetoclax with or without Obinutuzumab Versus Chemoimmunotherapy in 1st line CLL): https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper200701.html

5. Hodgkin Lymphoma: 

a) Pembrolizumab Maintenance Instead of Auto-HCT for R/R HL: https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper202537.html

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