Hematology
Interviews and expert commentary tagged “Hematology” — the latest oncology research and clinical practice from the Audio Journal of Oncology.

New Front Line Standard for Older Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Audio Journal of Oncology SAN DIEGO—The first-line treatment of choice for older patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) should now be single agent ibrutinib according to conclu

Ibrutinib: New Frontline Standard for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?
SAN DIEGO—Patients 70 years old and younger with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) lived longer and had progression of their disease delayed when treated with ibrutinib (an irrev

Idelalisib: new targeted therapy improves outlook for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
NEW ORLEANS—A new oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor drug — idelalisib — has proved effective — and to have low toxicity — in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Richard Furman MD from Weil

First effective treatment for “orphan disease’: Anti I/L 6 antibody brings remissions in Multicentric Castleman’s Disease
The rare, fatal lympho-proliferative condition: Multicentric Castleman’s Disease — MCD — could soon be treatable following findings announced at the American Society of Hematology annual meeting