Podcasts about Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Featuring perspectives from Dr Kerry Rogers, moderated by Dr Stephen "Fred" Divers, including the following topics:  Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) — Dr Rogers (0:00) Case: A man in his mid 70s with CLL and a history of atrial fibrillation — Dr Lamar (13:08) Case: A fit man in his early 80s with IGHV-unmutated, TP53-mutant symptomatic CLL — Dr Mulherin (21:16) Case: A woman in her mid 80s with IGHV-mutated recurrent CLL who receives pirtobrutinib — Dr Warsch (32:41) Case: A woman in her late 70s with recurrent del(17p) CLL who receives venetoclax/obinutuzumab — Dr Yannucci (44:52) CE information and select publications

Dr Kerry A Rogers from The Ohio State University in Columbus summarizes the treatment landscape and reviews relevant clinical datasets for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. CME information and select publications here.

Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. In the ever-dynamic landscape of these industries, recent advancements have underscored both the scientific ingenuity and strategic foresight shaping patient care today.Pfizer has unveiled promising clinical trial data for Tukysa, indicating its potential as a first-line maintenance therapy in HER2-positive breast cancer. This development suggests that Tukysa could delay disease progression, offering patients extended survival prospects and an improved quality of life. Additionally, Pfizer's recent licensing agreement with Yaopharma for YP05002—a small molecule GLP-1 agonist currently in Phase 1 trials aimed at obesity treatment—highlights their strategic push into the rapidly evolving obesity treatment market.Meanwhile, Fondazione Telethon, an Italian nonprofit organization, has achieved a significant milestone with FDA approval for Waskyra—the first gene therapy for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. This ex vivo gene therapy directly targets the genetic roots of this rare disease, shifting treatment from symptomatic management to addressing underlying causes. This approval is transformative not only for patients suffering from this condition but also for the broader field of gene therapies, heralding a new era in treating rare genetic disorders.On the strategic front, Eli Lilly's decision to establish a $6 billion active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama, marks a pivotal investment in U.S. manufacturing capabilities. This site will be critical in producing APIs for small molecule and peptide medicines, a testament to Lilly's commitment to meeting growing therapeutic demands while bolstering domestic production resilience—a trend gaining momentum across the industry. In oncology, Eli Lilly's Jaypirca demonstrated an impressive reduction in disease progression during Phase 3 trials for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.Biocon's acquisition of Viatris' stake in their biosimilar subsidiary exemplifies the shifting dynamics within the biosimilars market. This move allows Biocon to consolidate its market position as biosimilars gain traction as cost-effective alternatives to branded biologics. Such strategic realignments are indicative of competitive maneuvering aimed at capturing greater market share and driving down healthcare costs.Roche has made strides with compelling results from its Phase 3 trial of giredestrant, an oral selective estrogen receptor degrader showing a 30% reduction in risk for invasive breast cancer recurrence or death. The significance of this development lies in offering an oral alternative to injectable treatments, potentially improving patient adherence and reshaping standard care protocols for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Furthermore, Roche has achieved another regulatory milestone with its monoclonal antibody Gazyvaro gaining EU approval for treating lupus nephritis following successful Phase 3 trials.Innovation continues unabated as Formation Bio forms a new subsidiary through a $605 million deal with Lynk Pharmaceuticals. By securing rights to a next-generation immunology asset, Formation Bio positions itself at the forefront of immunological research developments. Concurrently, BioNTech and Bristol Myers Squibb have reported positive results from Phase 2 trials of Pumitamig for triple-negative breast cancer—validating bispecific antibodies' efficacy within oncology.Collaborative efforts are also reshaping industry landscapes. Bora and Corealis have partnered to create an end-to-end contract development and manufacturing organization for oral solid dose drug development. This collaboration aims to streamline processes and provide scalable solutions through a single contracting source, reflecting a shift towards integrated service models that enhance efficiencySupport the show

Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, the landscape of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries is marked by groundbreaking scientific advancements, regulatory shifts, and strategic collaborations that promise to reshape patient care and drug development significantly.A controversy has emerged in the wake of proposed changes to U.S. vaccine regulations by Dr. Vinay Prasad, a senior FDA official. This proposal has sparked considerable opposition from 12 former FDA commissioners who argue that these regulatory overhauls could potentially undermine public trust in vaccines. Former leaders from both the CDC and FDA have expressed concerns over these proposed vaccine policy changes during an ACIP meeting, discussions that could influence future public health strategies and vaccine trust. At a time when vaccine confidence is crucial, maintaining the integrity of regulatory processes is vital to public health efforts.Leadership changes are also afoot within the FDA, as Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg steps into the role of acting director for the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Her appointment signals a shift towards leaders with direct experience in public health crises. This comes amidst further internal restructuring at the FDA, including the transfer of Theresa Michele, long-standing director of the Office of Nonprescription Drugs, indicating dynamic changes within the agency.In the realm of oncology, Eli Lilly's progress with its Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor, Jaypirca, is noteworthy. The drug's expanded label now includes earlier treatment stages for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma. This expansion underscores the therapeutic potential of non-covalent BTK inhibitors and may significantly improve patient outcomes by offering earlier intervention options.Geopolitical challenges are impacting the industry as WuXi AppTec, a major China-based biopharmaceutical contractor, faces scrutiny from the Pentagon amid concerns about its potential ties with the Chinese military. This development highlights the complex interplay between global security concerns and international biotech collaborations. The intersection of global security concerns continues to impact biopharmaceutical supply chains as WuXi AppTec faces increased scrutiny from U.S. authorities.On the manufacturing front, Quvara Medical's emergence as a new contract development and manufacturing organization following Buckland Group's acquisition of a Becton Dickinson facility in the UK reflects industry trends toward consolidating manufacturing capabilities to meet growing biopharmaceutical demand efficiently.AstraZeneca is enhancing its pipeline through a renewed partnership with Neurimmune for an amyloidosis asset. This collaboration, potentially worth up to $780 million, highlights AstraZeneca's strategic focus on rare diseases and underscores their commitment to expanding their therapeutic portfolio through successful alliances.Regulatory updates from the FDA propose reductions in user fees for early-stage clinical trials conducted domestically while considering additional fees for overseas developments. This initiative aims to incentivize research activities within the U.S., potentially accelerating drug discovery timelines and fostering domestic innovation.In surgical technology advancements, Medtronic's Hugo surgical robot has secured FDA clearance for procedures involving prostate, kidney, and bladder removal. This marks a significant advancement in robotic-assisted surgeries and could enhance patient outcomes across approximately 230,000 surgeries annually in the U.S.As we explore more about financial maneuvers within this sector, Royalty Pharma's $275 million financing deal for Denali Therapeutics' Hunter syndrome drug reflects confidence in Denali's pipeline pendinSupport the show

In this episode, Dr Brad Kahl and Dr Noopur Raje discuss the recent advances and emerging data for CAR T-cell therapy in lymphomas and multiple myeloma including the latest evidence from long-term clinical trial follow-up and real-world data, plus new data with CAR T-cell therapies in new lymphoma settings and novel CAR T-cell therapies currently under development for multiple myeloma.LymphomasDLBCL: Real-world outcomes post axi-cel, CAR T vs autologous HSCTFL: Tisa-cel (ELARA), axi-cel (ZUMA-5)MZL: Liso-cel (TRANSCEND FL)MCL: Real-world outcomes post brexu-celCLL: Liso-cel (TRANSCEND CLL 004)Multiple MyelomaCilta-cel (CARTITUDE-1)Anito-cel (iMMagine-1)GC012FArlo-celBMS-986453TriPRIL Presenters:Brad Kahl, MDProfessor of MedicineWashington University St Louis, MissouriNoopur Raje, MD Director, Center for Multiple MyelomaMassachusetts General Hospital Cancer CenterProfessor of MedicineHarvard Medical SchoolBoston, Massachusetts Content based on an online CME program supported by an independent educational grant from Bristol Myers Squibb.Link to full program: https://bit.ly/3ViR62V

In this podcast, Max S. Topp, MD, and Pier Luigi Zinzani, MD, PhD, explore the current and future implications of some of their top choices of studies in lymphomas and ALL presented at the EHA and ICML 2025 meetings.Program Abstracts: POLARGO: Rituximab, Gemcitabine and Oxaliplatin ± Polatuzumab Vedotin for R/R DLBCLECHO: Rituximab-Bendamustine ± Acalabrutinib in Untreated High-Risk MCLCADANCE-101: BGB-16673 BTK Degrader in R/R CLL/SLLInMIND: Tafasitamab, Lenalidomide, Rituximab in R/R FLSHR2554: Oral EZH2 Inhibitor in R/R PTCLSYRUS: AZD0486 Bispecific Antibody for R/R B-ALLPresenters:Max S. Topp, MDHead of Hematology and Clinical CAR-T Program LeadAssociated ProfessorMedinische Klinik und Poliklinkik IIUniversity of WurzburgWurzburg, GermanyPier Luigi Zinzani, MD, PhDProfessor of HematologyAlma Mater Studiorum- University of BolognaHead, “Seràgnoli” Institute of HematologyIRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di BolognaDepartment of Medical and Surgical SciencesBologna University School of MedicineBologna, ItalyLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4obcJPI

In this episode, James Davis, PharmD, BCOP and Victoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOP summarize the latest key clinical updates on BTK inhibitors in CLL based on data recently presented at the annual ASCO and EHA meetings, including:The randomized phase III FLAIR trialThe randomized phase III SEQUOIA trialThe randomized phase III BRUIN CLL-321 trial Presenters:James Davis, PharmD, BCOPClinical Pharmacy Specialist, Malignant HematologyMUSC Hollings Cancer CenterAssistant ProfessorMUSC College of PharmacyCharleston, South CarolinaVictoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOPClinical Pharmacist Specialist, HematologyUniversity of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterAnn Arbor, MichiganLink to full program: https://bit.ly/3H2EcSX

Dr Catherine Coombs and Dr William Wierda summarize major treatment advances in chronic lymphocytic leukemia presented at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting and review ongoing clinical trials. CME information and select publications here.

Featuring perspectives from Dr Catherine C Coombs and Dr William G Wierda, including the following topics: Introduction (0:00) Selection and Sequencing of Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory (R/R) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) — Dr Wierda (19:25) First-Line Therapy for CLL — Dr Coombs (44:18) Novel Agents and Strategies for R/R CLL — Dr Wierda (57:27) CME information and select publications

Dr Bita Fakhri, Dr Jeff Sharman, and nurse practitioners Dr Jacqueline Broadway-Duren and Ms Corinne Hoffman discuss the current treatment landscape for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and strategies to mitigate and manage treatment-emergent adverse events. NCPD information and select publications here.

Featuring perspectives from Dr Jacqueline Broadway-Duren, Dr Bita Fakhri, Ms Corinne Hoffman and Dr Jeff Sharman, including the following topics: Introduction: Key Factors in the Management of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) (0:00) Role of Covalent Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitors for Newly Diagnosed CLL (12:02) Role of Time-Limited Up-Front Treatment, Including Therapy Combining BTK Inhibitors and Venetoclax, for Newly Diagnosed CLL (37:55) Role of Pirtobrutinib for Relapsed/Refractory (R/R) CLL (1:02:07) CAR (Chimeric Antigen Receptor) T-Cell Therapy for R/R CLL (1:16:48) NCPD information and select publications

Featuring an interview with Dr Lindsey Roeker, including the following topics: Clinical development of novel Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) degraders in therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) (0:00) Safety of BTK inhibitors in older and frail patients with CLL (3:41) Utility of minimal residual disease-guided treatment with venetoclax/obinutuzumab (9:20) Impact of the AMPLIFY study of acalabrutinib with venetoclax with or without obinutuzumab in CLL (16:32) Utility of acalabrutinib, venetoclax and obinutuzumab for high-risk CLL (23:31) Emerging data with sonrotoclax and zanubrutinib in treatment-naïve CLL (25:16) Sequencing, tolerability and future development involving pirtobrutinib (25:57) Emerging data with the addition of a BTK inhibitor to chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (32:28) Clinical considerations in the management of Richter's transformation (38:14) Survival outcomes and quality of life for patients with CLL (41:02) Ongoing and future efforts to improve CLL treatment outcomes (45:01) CME information and select publications  

Dr Lindsey Roeker from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses recent updates on available and novel treatment strategies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. CME information and select publications here.

Featuring a slide presentation and related discussion from Dr Lindsey Roeker, including the following topics: Recent clinical updates with standard regimens for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) (0:00) Utility of minimal residual disease-guided treatment intensification after ibrutinib with venetoclax  (7:03) Major long-term findings from the GLOW study of ibrutinib with venetoclax (10:35) Principal findings from the AMPLIFY study of acalabrutinib with venetoclax with or without obinutuzumab (12:28) Findings with combined acalabrutinib, venetoclax and obinutuzumab for patients with previously untreated high-risk disease  (15:52) Early clinical findings with sonrotoclax and zanubrutinib as front-line treatment for CLL (18:12) Principal findings from the BRUIN CLL-321 trial of pirtobrutinib for patients who previously received a covalent Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor  (19:38) Emerging evidence with pirtobrutinib, venetoclax and obinutuzumab as front-line treatment  (22:15) Novel strategy combining lisocabtagene maraleucel with ibrutinib for relapsed/refractory (R/R) CLL (24:13) Available data with epcoritamab monotherapy for R/R CLL  (26:58) The emerging pharmacologic class of BTK degraders  (29:04) CME information and select publications

Featuring perspectives from Dr Jennifer R Brown and Prof Paolo Ghia, including the following topics: Introduction: The Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Experience — 2000 to 2025 (0:00) Current Therapy Options with Covalent Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitors (9:42) Role of Venetoclax in the Treatment of CLL (26:52) AMPLIFY Trial and Other Novel BTK Inhibitor and Bcl-2 Inhibitor Combination Strategies (32:29) Noncovalent BTK Inhibitor Pirtobrutinib (46:47) CAR T-Cell Therapy; Novel Agents (56:12) CME information and select publications

Year in Review: Clinical Investigator Perspectives on the Most Relevant New Datasets and Advances in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia | Faculty Presentation 1: Current Role of Covalent Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors and Bcl-2 Inhibitors in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) — Paolo Ghia, MD, PhD CME information and select publications

Year in Review: Clinical Investigator Perspectives on the Most Relevant New Datasets and Advances in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia | Faculty Presentation 2: Novel Agents and Combination Strategies — Jennifer R Brown, MD, PhD CME information and select publications

Dr Jennifer R Brown from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and Prof Paolo Ghia from IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele in Milano, Italy, summarize clinically relevant research findings and datasets over the past year regarding the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. CME information and select publications here.

Featuring perspectives from Dr Nicole Lamanna and Dr Kerry Rogers, including the following topics: Introduction (0:00) Current Role of Covalent Bruton Tyrosine Kinase and Bcl-2 Inhibitors in Managing Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia — Dr Lamanna (10:55) Novel Agents and Combination Strategies — Dr Rogers (31:21) CME information and select publications

Clinical investigators discuss available data guiding the management of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.  CME information and select publications here.

Featuring an interview with Dr Catherine C Coombs, including the following topics: Case: A woman in her early 80s with dementia and newly diagnosed IGHV-mutated del(13q) chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) receives initial treatment with zanubrutinib (0:00) Current and investigational initial therapy approaches for CLL (13:41) Case: A man in his late 40s under observation for asymptomatic CLL develops worsening symptoms and initiates treatment with venetoclax/obinutuzumab (28:15) Phase III AMPLIFY trial of fixed-duration acalabrutinib combined with venetoclax with or without obinutuzumab as first-line treatment for CLL (36:02) Other novel venetoclax combinations for the treatment of CLL (43:36) Case: A man in his mid 70s with multiregimen-refractory CLL receives pirtobrutinib (46:51) Personal perspectives on the activity and tolerability of pirtobrutinib; sequencing pirtobrutinib and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy for patients with CLL (51:16) CME information and select publications

Dr Catherine C Coombs from UCI Health in Orange County, California, discusses patient cases from her practice and provides an overview of existing and emerging treatment approaches for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. CME information and select publications here.

In this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, hosts Dr. Marc Hoffmann, associate professor specializing in Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics at the University of Kansas Medical Center and medical director of the lymphoma program at KU Cancer Center, where he also serves as medical director for quality improvement initiatives. Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Hoffmann has contributed significantly to research in lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and he actively participates in national cooperative group clinical trials. Dr. Hoffmann shares his career path into the field of oncology, innovations in lymphoma and CLL treatments, as well as the unique aspects of KU Cancer Center's lymphoma program. The conversation also covers Dr. Hoffmann's Peace Corps experience in West Africa, his involvement in clinical trials, and advice for medical students interested in hematology and oncology. Do you have questions about cancer? Call our Bench to Bedside Hotline at (913) 588-3880 or email us at benchtobedside@kumc.edu, and your comment or question may be shared on an upcoming episode! If you appreciated this episode, please share, rate, subscribe and leave a review. To ensure you get our latest updates, For the latest updates, follow us on the social media channel of your choice by searching for KU Cancer Center. Links from this Episode: Learn more about the lymphoma program at KU Cancer Center Learn about chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) Learn more about CAR T-cell therapy at KU Cancer Center Learn more about Dr. Marc Hoffmann Watch a video of Dr. Hoffmann explaining how blood cancer is diagnosed  

Featuring perspectives from Dr Jennifer Woyach, including the following topics: AMPLIFY — First-Line Trials Combining Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitors with Venetoclax Introduction (0:00) Case: An African American man in his mid 40s with progressive lymphadenopathy in the neck is diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) with trisomy 12 and an SF3B1 mutation — Erik Rupard, MD (1:50) Pirtobrutinib Questions for the Faculty: Effectiveness and tolerability of pirtobrutinib for patients with CLL and disease progression on prior BTK inhibition — Zanetta S Lamar, MD (21:18) Choice of First-Line BTK Inhibitor Case: A woman in her mid 80s diagnosed with CLL more than 30 years ago now has relapsed/refractory, ibrutinib-intolerant disease — Warren S Brenner, MD (31:29) Cardiotoxicity of BTK Inhibitors  Case: A man in his early 70s with chronic atrial fibrillation requiring long-term anticoagulation is diagnosed with IGHV-unmutated CLL with del(13q), del(17p) and an XPO1 mutation — Bhavana (Tina) Bhatnagar, DO (34:53) Case: A man in his mid 70s with trisomy 12, IGHV-unmutated CLL has a history of congestive heart failure (ejection fraction 20% to 25%) resulting in multiple hospital admissions — Laurie Matt-Amaral, MD, MPH (37:51) CLL and COVID-19 Vaccinations; Role of MRD Testing; Anti-CD20 Antibodies Case: A man in his early 60s with CLL receives first-line obinutuzumab/venetoclax and has a moderate infusion reaction to obinutuzumab — Dr Rupard (41:17) Case: A man in his early 60s with CLL and well controlled autoimmune hemolytic anemia on ibrutinib is switched to zanubrutinib — Dr Lamar (45:26) Questions for the Faculty: CLL and COVID-19 vaccinations; role of MRD testing; anti-CD20 antibodies — Dr Brenner (49:23) Case: An Amish man in his mid 60s requires treatment for CLL but is paying for treatment “out of pocket” — Dr Rupard (55:33) CME information and select publications  

Dr Jennifer Woyach from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center in Columbus reviews existing and emerging treatment strategies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. CME information and select publications here

Dr Jennifer Woyach from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center in Columbus reviews existing and emerging treatment strategies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. CME information and select publications here

Dr Joshua Brody from the Tisch Cancer in New York, Dr Matthew Lunning from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha and Dr Jason Westin from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston discuss chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Dr Joshua Brody from the Tisch Cancer in New York, Dr Matthew Lunning from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha and Dr Jason Westin from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston discuss chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Produced by Research To Practice. CME information and select publications here (https://www.researchtopractice.com/SOHO2024/CARTCell/Video).

"In B cell malignancies, BTKi inhibits that BTK enzyme which is very upstream. It tells NF-κB to stop signaling into the nucleus and then inhibits proliferation and survival of B cells."  Puja Patel, PharmD, BCOP, Clinical Oncology Pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center at Delnor Hospital in Geneva, IL, told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a conversation about BTK inhibitors.  Music Credit: “Fireflies and Stardust” by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0   Earn 1.0 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by January 17, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.  Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge related to the BTK inhibitor drug class.  Episode Notes   Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  ONS Podcast™ Pharmacology 101 series  ONS Voice articles:  BTK Inhibitor Effective for Relapsed Hairy Cell Leukemia  FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Pirtobrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma  Ibrutinib Is the First Anticancer Agent to Be Negotiated for Medicare Drug Pricing  Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Pirtobrutinib  Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Zanubrutinib  ONS books:  Clinical Guide to Antineoplastic Therapy: A Chemotherapy Handbook (fourth edition)  Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice (second edition)  Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing article: B-Cell Malignancies: The Use of Small Molecule Agents for Treatment and Management  ONS courses:   ONS Cancer Biology™  ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate™   Safe Handling Basics   ONS Guidelines™ and Symptom Interventions:   Chemotherapy-Induced Diarrhea  Prevention of Bleeding  Prevention of Infection: General  ONS Learning Library: Oral Anticancer Medication  ONS/NCODA/HOPA/ACCC's Oral Chemotherapy Education Sheets  Other resources:  Advanced Practice Providers Oncology Summit  Ash Publications article: Managing Toxicities of Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors  Blood Advances article: BTK Inhibitors in CLL: Second-Generation Drugs and Beyond  CLL Society Fact Sheets  International Journal of Molecular Sciences article: Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: Recent Updates  National Cancer Institute article: Two Drugs Show Efficacy against Common Form of Leukemia  National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for Patients: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia  National Study of Lymphoma (University of Oxford network site-specific group— Hematology)  NCODA's Positive Quality Intervention resources  Pharmacy Times BTK Inhibitor Comparison Charts  ScienceDirect article: Treating CLL with Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: The Role of the Outpatient Oncology Nurse  The Video Journal of Hematology and Hematological Oncology  To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.   To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast Club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library.  To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.    Highlights From This Episode  “1952 we have the discovery by Colonel Ogden Bruton of that severe immunodeficiency due to lack of B-cell maturation, and next linked to e-gamma globular anemia. In 1993, we had Professor Vetrie and colleagues discover that this was actually due to mutation in a kinase, and they called that BTK. And then in 1993 was a discovery of our first BTKi inhibitor in the lab setting, and that's called LFM-A13. It wasn't until 2013, so that's 20 years after BTK kinase was discovered, where ibrutinib was our first-in-class BTK inhibitor, and the success of ibrutinib really promoted the exploration of second- and third-generation BTKis.” TS 6:24     “It's thought that BTK and other members in the pathway are constitutively phosphorylated, which just means they're spontaneously on. This leads to this uncontrolled activation of NF- κB signaling and thus uncontrolled proliferation and suppression of apoptosis. So, these B cells are rapidly dividing, but they're not functioning like they're supposed to be, meaning they won't differentiate, or, you know, they won't grow up to be either a plasma cell, like we talked about, or a memory B cell. They've been hacked.” TS 10:11     “This class is generally called—if you have to think of an umbrella term—it's just called targeted small molecule therapies. Now a subclass is BTKi or Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors. So, we're really shifting away from the use of cytotoxic chemotherapy, which is kind of designed to indiscriminately destroy rapidly dividing cells, to a more precise approach of targeting cells based on specific molecular changes in tumor DNA.” TS 13:47     “Cardiac toxicity can manifest as atrial fibrillation. And here I'll specifically talk about ibrutinib values because we have the most data with it, and the numbers actually get better with second- and third-generation BTKis. So frequency: Grade 1–2 atrial fibrillation was reported in 12%–15% of patients on Ibrutinib. And grade 3 AFib is 3%–5%. The onset, median onset is 8–13 months.” TS 20:23     “For nurses, they should really advise their patients that the caliber of headaches are easily managed and they will decrease over time over a period of four weeks. This is an upfront conversation reassuring the patient that this is not a long-term side effect.” TS 33:47     “One aspect that was being discussed at length was kind of identifying biases and then methods to neutralize those biases. So, I think first you have to identify what your bias could be toward BTK, maybe it's age or comorbidities or side-effect profile. And then, how can we mitigate our own biases is kind of the solution part to that.” TS 46:26 

Featuring perspectives from Dr Farrukh T Awan, Dr Bita Fakhri, Dr Kerry A Rogers and Dr William G Wierda, moderated by Dr Jeff Sharman, including the following topics: Introduction (0:00) Optimizing First-Line Therapy for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) — Jeff Sharman, MD (1:44) Emerging Role of Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitors in Combination with Bcl-2 Inhibitors — Kerry A Rogers, MD (25:43) Optimal Management of Adverse Events with BTK and Bcl-2 Inhibitors; Considerations for Special Patient Populations — Farrukh T Awan, MD (49:20) Integration of Noncovalent BTK Inhibitors into the Management of Relapsed/Refractory CLL — Bita Fakhri, MD, MPH (1:11:52) Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy and Other Novel Strategies for CLL — William G Wierda, MD, PhD (1:35:06) CME information and select publications

Dr Farrukh Awan from Harold C Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center in Dallas, Texas, Dr Bita Fakhri from Stanford University School of Medicine in California, Dr Kerry A Rogers from the Ohio State University in Columbus, Dr William Wierda from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and moderator Dr Jeff Sharman from the Sarah Cannon Research Institute discuss updated data from ASH 2024 influencing the current and future treatment paradigm for treatment-naïve and relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Dr Farrukh Awan from Harold C Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center in Dallas, Texas, Dr Bita Fakhri from Stanford University School of Medicine in California, Dr Kerry A Rogers from the Ohio State University in Columbus, Dr William Wierda from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and moderator Dr Jeff Sharman from the Sarah Cannon Research Institute discuss updated data from ASH 2024 influencing the current and future treatment paradigm for treatment-naïve and relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Produced by Research To Practice. CME information and select publications here (https://www.researchtopractice.com/ASHCLL24).

Featuring perspectives from Dr Nicole Lamanna, including the following topics: Introduction (0:00) Case: A man in his late 60s with IGHV-mutated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) (trisomy 12) and progressive adenopathy — Bhavana (Tina) Bhatnagar, DO (1:22) Case: A woman in her mid 70s with IGHV-unmutated, del(13q) CLL and fatigue — Erik Rupard, MD (19:57) Case: A woman in her mid 80s with del(13q) CLL under watchful waiting develops progressive symptoms — Shams Bufalino, MD (30:00) Case: A woman in her early 60s diagnosed with small lymphocytic leukemia (SLL) now with disease progression on ibrutinib — Warren S Brenner, MD (33:08) Current role of pirtobrutinib; CAR T-cell therapy; Richter's transformation — Dr Brenner (36:04) Case: A man in his mid 40s with SLL who received second-line venetoclax/rituximab — Yanjun Ma, MD (50:01) CME information and select publications

Dr Nicole Lamanna from the Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York, New York, discusses recent updates on available and novel treatment strategies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Dr Nicole Lamanna from the Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York, New York, discusses recent updates on available and novel treatment strategies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, moderated by Dr Neil Love. Produced by Research To Practice. CME information and select publications here (https://www.researchtopractice.com/MTPCLL24/Part2).

Featuring perspectives from Dr Sarah B Goldberg, Dr Brad S Kahl, Dr Sagar Lonial, Dr Joyce O'Shaughnessy, Dr Noopur Raje, Dr Joshua K Sabari, Dr Matthew R Smith, Dr Sonali M Smith, Dr Sandy Srinivas and Dr Seth Wander, including the following topics: Introduction (0:00) Updates in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Mantle Cell Lymphoma — Dr Kahl (1:10) Updates in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Follicular Lymphoma — Dr S Smith (33:32) CME information and select publications

Specialist clinical investigators share their perspectives on the evolving therapeutic landscape for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, moderated by Dr Neil Love. Produced by Research To Practice. CME information and select publications here (https://www.researchtopractice.com/FCS2024).

Specialist clinical investigators share their perspectives on the evolving therapeutic landscape for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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Featuring perspectives from Dr Matthew S Davids, including the following topics: Introduction: Is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) the New Chronic Myeloid Leukemia? Cases We Didn't Hear About Last Week (0:00) Case: A man in his early 70s with IGHV-unmutated CLL (trisomy 12, del[17p]) receives ibrutinib for several years and is switched to acalabrutinib to lower the risk of cardiotoxicity — Warren S Brenner, MD (16:39) Case: A man in his mid 70s with relapsed atypical del(17p) CLL who previously received ibrutinib receives venetoclax/obinutuzumab — Bhavana (Tina) Bhatnagar, DO (22:10) Case: A woman in her early 80s with IGHV-mutated CLL begins treatment with zanubrutinib and 6 months later develops altered mental status due to cryptococcal meningitis — Erik Rupard, MD (33:00) Case: A woman in her early 80s with relapsed CLL (del[17p]/TP53 mutation) develops Stevens-Johnson syndrome while receiving ibrutinib — Spencer H Bachow, MD (38:21) Case: A man in his mid 90s with del(13q) CLL under observation for 12 years begins treatment with zanubrutinib and develops significant bruising/ecchymosis — Dr Rupard (41:14) Case: A woman in her late 70s with relapsed del(13q) CLL receives acalabrutinib and develops hyperleukocytosis — Dr Bhatnagar (45:44) Case: A woman in her mid 80s with rising white blood cell counts and asymptomatic recurrence of CLL (trisomy 12) receives rituximab with subsequent addition of venetoclax — Dr Brenner (50:20) Transformed CLL; CAR T-Cell Therapy (53:38) Journal Club with Dr Davids (54:26) CME information and select publications

Dr Matthew S Davids from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, reviews current available data and ongoing investigational treatment approaches for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, moderated by Dr Neil Love. Produced by Research To Practice. CME information and select publications here (https://www.researchtopractice.com/MTPCLL24/Part1).

Dr Matthew S Davids from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, reviews current available data and ongoing investigational treatment approaches for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Featuring perspectives from Dr Joshua Brody, Dr Matthew Lunning and Dr Jason Westin, moderated by Dr Lunning, including the following topics: Introduction (0:00) Integration of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy into the Management of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma — Dr Westin (1:34) Current Role of CAR T-Cell Therapy for Other B-Cell Lymphomas — Dr Lunning (21:17) Tolerability and Other Practical Considerations with CAR T-Cell Therapy — Dr Brody (40:15) CME information and select publications

Living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can be a challenging journey for both patients and caregivers.   However, there is a… The post Hope on the Horizon: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia first appeared on The Bloodline with LLS.

Living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can be a challenging journey for both patients and caregivers.   However, there is a… The post Hope on the Horizon: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia first appeared on The Bloodline with LLS.

Jaimey was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008. He was treated and received a clean bill of health and remained cancer-free. In May 2015, a routine blood donation led to a life-changing discovery when the Red Cross director urged him to seek immediate medical attention. Jaimey was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), which, contrary to its typical slow progression, advanced rapidly in his case. Jaimey remained active, cycling and running to maintain his mental well-being.However, six to nine months ago, his CLL numbers began to rise again, promptingdiscussions about future treatments. Although his white blood cell count is high and he has low antibodies, making illnesses particularly severe, Jaimey remains optimistic with Dana-Farber's support. After obtaining an A.B. cum laude in chemistry at Harvard College, Dr. Davidscompleted his M.D. cum laude at Yale University School of Medicine. He served as an intern, resident, and assistant chief resident in internal medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He then completed his fellowship in hematology and oncology in Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare, and a Masters in Medical Science (M.M.S.c.) at Harvard Medical School. He is an attending physician in the Division of Lymphoma, and serves as the Director of Clinical Research, as well as Associate Director of the CLL Center. He is also an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and attends on the inpatient hematologic malignancies service at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Acute lymphocytic leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children, andtreatments result in a good chance for a cure. Acute lymphocytic leukemia can also occur in adults, though the chance of a cure is greatly reduced.

Featuring perspectives from Dr John N Allan, Dr Brad S Kahl, Ms Robin Klebig and Ms Mollie Moran, including the following topics: Introduction (0:00) First-Line Therapy for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) (11:44) The Impact of Comorbid Conditions on the Choice of First-Line Therapy for Newly Diagnosed CLL (18:08) Toxicities and Other Practical Considerations with Venetoclax-Based Treatment (25:17) The Selection and Sequencing of Therapies for Relapsed/Refractory CLL (35:45) The Tolerability of Available Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitors (40:43) The Potential Role of Therapy Combining BTK Inhibitors and Venetoclax (48:48) Bispecific Antibodies as a Treatment Option for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (1:04:19) Cytokine Release Syndrome and Neurotoxicity with Bispecific Antibodies (1:06:25) Other Tolerability and Toxicity Issues with Bispecific Antibody Therapy (1:10:44) Bispecific Antibodies for the Management of Follicular Lymphoma (1:18:19) The Role of Bispecific Antibody Therapy in the Treatment of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (1:24:17) Other Practical Considerations with the Use of Bispecific Antibodies (1:40:59) NCPD information and select publications

More than 53 million Americans act as family caregivers who often fall below the radar sacrificing everything in the name of compassion, empathy, and love. Caregiver Lifehacks amplifies the voices of those impacted by the diagnosis of a loved one. Hungry to connect and share information, these authentically candid interviews give us a peek into the vulnerable spaces of what it means to provide care for a loved one. Host Elura Nanos uses her no-BS conversational style to provide a home for the often unspoken thoughts and feelings of the caregiver experience. As a fiercely intelligent and radically compassionate lawyer and media professional, she knows the caregiver path all too well.In a frank and candid conversation, two devoted husbands share the challenges and rewards of caring for their wives in different stages of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or CLL. Relationships are tough on their best days, but it can add a whole new range of challenges when the person you love is battling cancer. Meet Scott Fuller and Ted Walsh, who talk candidly about their failures and successes as caregivers to their wives who have CLL. Ted Walsh lives in the Raleigh, Durham area of North Carolina and works in the biomedical industry. Ted found out that his wife Laura had CLL just three months before their wedding date. Laura is currently in what's known in the CLL world as the "watch and wait" phase -- often known to folks on the inside as "watch and worry." Our other guest is Scott Fuller from Trophy Club, Texas, where he's the director of golf course maintenance at a country club. Scott has been married for 32 years to his wife Christina, who was diagnosed with CLL in 2018. Christina has recently begun treatment and is participating in a clinical trial at UT Southwestern. Both Scott and Ted are two extraordinary men who are partners in their wives' CLL journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this heartfelt episode of "Cancer Actually F**king Sucks," Geoff Grubbs shares his journey with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), offering a candid account of the highs and lows he's experienced. Hosted by Abigail, the conversation delves into Geoff's medical decisions, emotional challenges, and the vital role of community support. Geoff highlights the importance of organizations like the CLL Society and the Lymphoma Research Foundation, which provide invaluable resources and connections for those navigating similar paths. Join the discussion for an insightful exploration of living with CLL and the power of resilience in facing life's toughest battles. To learn more about the CLL Society, visit https://cllsociety.org/, and to get information about CLL Society Support Groups, head to https://cllsociety.org/programs-and-support/cll-specific-patient-support-groups/. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram at @canceractuallysuckspod for more inspiring content! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cancer-actually-sucks/message

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