In this episode, Anthony and Bernie discuss the important role of community hematology. We discuss innovative research models, partnerships between community and academic practices, and ways to improve care for hematology patients who live near and far!
In this episode, Bernie and Anthony review the optimal management of febrile neutropenia! We talk about some historical data, optimal patient workup, proper selection of antibiotics, and a discussion of newer data regarding early antibiotic de-escalation in FN.
We're back after a summer break! In this episode, Anthony and Bernie review the optimal approach to antimicrobial prophylaxis in hematology patients. How do you best choose prophylaxis for your patients? Where are we using data and where are we just making things up? Does everyone need antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-PJP prophylaxis? We will demystify prophylaxis guidelines for you!
In this episode, Bernie and Anthony talk about some BIG changes in cytarabine dosing in AML consolidation after a recent practice changing article. Will this change your practice?
Hunault, et al. NEJM. 2025.
https://evidence.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/EVIDoa2400326
In this episode, Bernie and Anthony are joined by the Myeloma Man Dr. Manni Mohyuddin and lymphoma expert Dr. David Russler-Germain to discuss the very recent ODAC decisions on the STARGLO (glofitamab + GemOx) and AQUILA (daratumumab for smoldering multiple myeloma) trials. Did ODAC do their due diligence, or are there double standards? There is a lot to unpack in this episode!
This is a special encore video presentation of Anthony and Bernie teaming up with the Common Sense Oncology Journal Club series to discuss the SWOG1826 and STARGLO clinical trials. Tycel Phillips, MD, and Manju Sengar, MD join Anthony and Bernie for a great discussion of the trials and how they should impact practice!
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In this episode, Bernie and Anthony are joined by 3 hematology pharmacists - James Davis, PharmD, BCOP; Victoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOP; and Justine Preedit, PharmD, BCOP - to discuss the optimal management of CRS in patients receiving bispecific antibodies!
Inspired by this recent paper:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41408-025-01222-y
In this episode, Bernie and Anthony are joined by Dr. Charlie Foucar and Dr. Anand Patel to review the interesting and controversy-filled saga of gemtuzumab in AML? Should we be using this agent in AML? Tune in to find out!
In this episode, Anthony and Bernie are joined by two special guests to discuss recent updates to the use of blinatumomab in both adult and pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), including the results of the AALL1731 trial and the full publication of ECOG1910.
Julia Brown, PharmD, a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist and Lydia Benitez, an Adult Outpatient Leukemia Clinical Pharmacist bring their unique perspectives and expertise on the proper incorporation of blinatumomab into ALL care, as well as some of the major practical nuances that will be helpful to providers across the globe!
Finally, for all of the Oncology Pharmacists in the audience, don't forget to fill out the HOPA Practice Outcomes and Professional Benchmarking Committee Survey!
AQUILA is a constellation shaped like an eagle, and also a hotly debated myeloma trial of daratumumab in smoldering multiple myeloma. In this episode, Bernie and Anthony are joined by myeloma expert Manni Mohyuddin to discuss the study's findings and whether or not they should change practice! Grab a drink and listen in for an exciting discussion.
Note: L'aquila is Italian for eagle!
AQUILA: Dimopoulos MA, et al. N Engl J Med. 2024 Dec 9. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2409029. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39652675.
In this episode released just in time for the holidays, Anthony and Bernie are joined by Tycel Phillips, MD to discuss the most exciting updates from ASH 2024 in lymphoma! Pour yourself a drink and have a listen!
Some selected abstracts:
In this episode, Anthony and Bernie are joined by Dr. Aaron "Papa Heme" Goodman and Dr. Manni "Myeloma Man" Mohyuddin to discuss the most intriguing ASH 2024 abstracts! Should any of the research from ASH 2024 change your practice? Find out!
In this episode, Bernie and Anthony are joined by two special guest expert hematologists:
Dr. David Russler-Germain
Dr. Tycel Phillips
We discuss recent updates in the treatment of upfront Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, including whether the SWOG S1826 and HD21 trials change practice! Will it be a landslide victory for nivolumab? Is brentuximab fired?
Stay tuned to find out!
In this episode, Tycel Phillips, MD joins Anthony and Bernie to discuss updates in Mantle Cell Lymphoma, including the TRIANGLE study and the recently published results of glofitamab in R/R MCL.
TRIANGLE: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38705160/
Glofitamab: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39365960/
In this episode, Anthony and Bernie discuss the recently reported APOLLO trial in high-risk APL and debate whether this should represent the new standard of care in this population. We also review key practical considerations for the treatment of APL patients, including side effect management and treatment of APL in unique clinical scenarios.
APOLLO: https://library.ehaweb.org/eha/2024/eha2024-congress/422206/uwe.platzbecker.first.results.of.the.apollo.trial.a.randomized.phase.iii.study.html
In this episode, Bernie and Anthony review the full history of APL treatment, in preparation for the upcoming plenary presentation of the APOLLO study THIS WEEKEND at EHA 2024!
How did we get to our current standard of care in APL? How and why did the PETHEMA, GIMEMA, UK MRC, and other cooperative group regimens evolve over time into what they are today?
And importantly, is the APOLLO control arm (no arsenic!), ok? Tune in to find out!
In this episode, Anthony and Bernie are joined by Multiple Myeloma expert Dr. Manni Mohyuddin, to discuss the recent FDA approval updates of CAR-T in this disease state. We also discuss the hotly debated topic of MRD as a surrogate endpoint for accelerated approval in Myeloma.
In this episode, Anthony and Bernie review the most impactful and interesting ALL abstracts at the 2023 ASH Annual Meeting. We dive into the nelarabine abstracts, calaspargase (cal-peg), and the evolution of the treatment of Ph+ ALL!
Abstracts discussed:
OMG! In this extra fun holiday episode, we are joined by lymphoma experts Tycel Phillips and Aaron Goodman to review the most impactful and controversial lymphoma abstracts from ASH! Stay tuned for a lively discussion!
Abstracts Discussed!
In this episode, Anthony and Bernie discuss the AML abstracts at ASH that we found most intriguing and controversial!
Abstracts: