Hematologic Malignancies
An Introduction to Hematologic Malignancies
In recent years, advances in our understanding of the pathological mechanisms underlying haematological malignancies have led to improved outcomes. Several novel drug classes are now emerging, including chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, molecular targeted therapies, bispecific T-cell engaging antibodies, CD47 blockade therapy and antibody-drug conjugates. Many challenges remain, however, including how best to combine agents and determining where new therapies fit into the treatment paradigm.
Expert video highlights, insights from the conference hub and comprehensive peer-reviewed articles from our journal portfolio provide updates on the changing treatment landscape. To learn more about how the latest developments impact on patient outcomes view our expert-led learning activities.”
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ESMO 2026 presented new data across multiple myeloma, lymphoma and myeloid malignancies, exploring investigational bispecific antibodies, ADCs and targeted therapies. The studies selected for this round-up examine investigational approaches in relapsed/refractory disease and newly diagnosed settings, including combinations designed to deepen responses and emerging targets in patients with limited treatment options.
It is with great pleasure that we present the latest edition of touchREVIEWS in Oncology & Haematology. This issue reflects the growing momentum of precision oncology, from liquid biopsy and response-adapted strategies to antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) and immune-based therapies, ...
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common lymphoma in the USA and Western Europe.1,2 DLBCL is treated with curative intent given the aggressive nature of the disease. Rituximab (R), cyclophosphamide (C), doxorubicin (H), vincristine (O) and prednisone (P) (...
With the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2026 fast approaching, attention is turning to Madrid, where the meeting is held from 23–27th October. Whether you are joining onsite or via the virtual platform, the three Presidential Symposia are the sessions not to miss. This year they carry 12 late-breaking abstracts (LBAs) spanning melanoma, lung, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, gynecological and rare cancers. With close to 300 scientific and educational sessions to choose from, we know the programme can feel overwhelming. So we have put together a quick guide to the headline sessions: when and where they run, who is presenting, and links to explore each one in the programme planner, so you can decide which to prioritize.
Patient experience findings from the Phase 2 IZALCO study.
This interactive, patient-focused activity explores key considerations in selecting first-line and subsequent therapies for elderly patients with active CLL.
The AIEOP-BFM ALL 2017 trial represents one of the clearest demonstrations to date that frontline immunotherapy can outperform and out-safeguard conventional chemotherapy in pediatric ALL. Beyond its immediate implications for high-risk disease, the study may provide the framework for broader treatment redesign across ALL risk groups, with future trials now focused on how far chemotherapy exposure can be safely reduced while preserving—and potentially improving—long-term cure. In this exclusive Q&A, Prof Martin Schrappe suggests this may be only the beginning of chemotherapy de-escalation in childhood ALL.
For almost two decades, R-CHOP has remained the established frontline standard for DLBCL, yet approximately 40% of patients are not cured with first-line therapy. At EHA 2026, Prof Georg Lenz presented new phase 3 data from the frontMIND study suggesting that this long-standing backbone may now be open to improvement. The study showed that adding tafasitamab and lenalidomide to R-CHOP significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) in previously untreated patients with high-risk DLBCL and high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL), marking one of the first positive frontline intensification trials in this setting in recent years.
Several important lymphoma studies presented at ASCO 2026 provided new data across newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory disease settings. The studies spanned aggressive B-cell lymphomas and classic Hodgkin lymphoma, evaluating novel antibody-based combinations, epigenetic targeting strategies and chemotherapy-sparing approaches. Dr Tycel Phillips provides his expert insights into the six most important studies of the meeting.
Late-breaking data from the phase 3 SENTRY trial show that selinexor plus ruxolitinib significantly improved spleen volume reduction in JAK inhibitor–naïve myelofibrosis, with rapid and sustained responses and an early signal for overall survival benefit. While symptom improvement was comparable to ruxolitinib alone, exploratory biomarker findings suggest potential disease-modifying activity, positioning the combination as a possible new frontline strategy.
The European Hematology Association (EHA) 2026 Congress brought together the global hematology community to unveil the latest practice-shaping advances in hematological malignancies and blood disorders. From plenary and late-breaking trial results to prestigious award winners, novel therapeutics, translational science and emerging technologies, the meeting delivered a vast volume of data. In this expert-led round-up, leading specialists distil the most important data and key takeaways from across each disease area, offering an essential guide to the studies set to shape the future of hematology.
These infographics review CLL management, from initial diagnosis and staging through treatment initiation and discontinuation, and assessment of patient risks.
Join us as leading experts discuss key data from the Plenary, Late-breaking and top oral sessions across each major disease area at ASCO 2026 touchONCOLOGY coverage of ASCO 2026 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting brought together the global oncology ...
See who the oncology community selected as the rising stars of 2026!
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