Hematology

Emerging data regarding newly diagnosed AML found that the Endothelial Activation and Stress Index independently predicts early mortality and ICU admission during intensive induction chemotherapy.

COA 2026 reveals how bispecific antibodies transform lymphoma care—outpatient workflows, SOPs, and infection vigilance shape safe BTCE delivery.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in the treatment of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) taking tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

CAR T drives deep remissions in myeloma and lymphoma, but payers, staffing, and hospital partners shape timely community access.

The cellular FLICE-like inhibitory protein (cFLIP) is a critical regulator of extrinsic apoptosis and essential driver of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma pathogenesis.

Pharmacy Times interviews Robert R. Jeng, MD, on how the gut microbiome may influence CAR T-cell therapy response, toxicity, and persistence, as well as the challenges and future potential of microbiome-based interventions in improving patient outcomes.

EPCORE trial data show epcoritamab plus lenalidomide and rituximab delivers responses in relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma with outpatient dosing.

Cone Health Cancer Center pharmacists lead bispecific T-cell engager rollout, boosting local access to care.

FDA fast track designation advances oral EP300/CBP inhibitor OPN-6602 for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, highlighting novel hematology-oncology options and key pharmacist considerations.

In AML, sialylated CD43 blocks immune clearance beyond CD47, revealing new leukemia targets to boost macrophage phagocytosis.

Therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia (tAML) increases as cancer therapy improves, spotlighting AML risk after chemotherapy or radiation and the need for vigilant oncology monitoring.

ASCO guidelines reshape multiple myeloma care with quadruplet induction, earlier CAR T-cell therapy and bispecifics, and selective smoldering treatment.

Amy Seung outlines her priorities for leading HOPA through evolving therapies, workforce challenges, and expanding pharmacy roles.

Phase 3 trial data show that isatuximab quadruplet improves MRD negativity in transplant-eligible patients with multiple myeloma.

Pacritinib bridges high-risk myelofibrosis to allogeneic stem cell transplantation, preserving blood counts, shrinking spleen and symptoms, and enabling 95% of patients to undergo transplantation.

Myelofibrosis model reveals malignant stem cells reprogram healthy support cells, fueling inflammation and fibrosis.

Team-based, multidisciplinary care aids personalized treatment, improving coordination across complex therapies, and enhances patient outcomes and long-term quality of life.

Selinexor plus ruxolitinib significantly improved spleen volume reduction in JAK inhibitor–naive myelofibrosis, supporting its potential as a novel frontline combination strategy.

Alex Wolff, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, explains how patient populations, delivery models, and safety risks shape real-world implementation.

Gene and cell therapies are reshaping clinical workflows—and pharmacists are becoming essential guides in that shift.

Pharmacists and clinicians share strategies to streamline training, collaboration, and patient care with BTCEs.

Disease burden, monitoring strategy, and timing of therapy drive CRS risk and management.

ABBV-744 BD2-selective BET inhibitor shows early spleen and symptom gains with manageable cytopenias in a phase 1b trial.

Insights from the 2026 HOPA Annual Conference highlight the pharmacist's role in operationalizing belantamab mafodotin.

Key risks, overlooked toxicities, and real-world monitoring strategies for bispecific T-cell engagers.