Using Checkpoint Blockade Inhibitors in Relapsed Hematologic Malignancies After Stem Cell Transplant

In this feature, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center physicians explain what drives the collaborative process in their multidisciplinary graft-vs-host disease clinic.

Nicole Lamanna, MD, discussed some of the ongoing clinical trials evaluating new therapies for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

At the 42nd Annual Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium, Erin Mulvey, MD, discussed the significant progress being made in the treatment of relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma.

The N-AVD regimen showed improved progression-free survival and lower toxicity than BV-AVD in advanced Hodgkin lymphoma, particularly benefiting patients 60 and older.

“We have seen a number of dynamic changes in MDS over the last few years, and integrating them into our treatment paradigm will impact our approach, and perhaps offer a glimpse into the future."