This Blood Cancer Conference is one of many programs developed by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to meet the needs of patients, survivors, families and oncology professionals, the people who deal with blood cancer every day and the people who care for them. BCC attendees receive the most current information and access to local resources to help navigate and make informed decisions about their treatment and survivorship.

The International Myeloma Workshop is the defining annual meeting in myeloma with a focus on both the basic, preclinical and the clinical aspects, including: Scientific Programs, Oral Presentations (on Basic Biology, Preclinical Trials and Clinical Studies), Consensus Panels, Poster Presentations.

The NCCN Guidelines Version 1.2022 Waldenström Macroglobulinemia/Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma (WM/LPL) were updated to include zanubrutinib as a preferred regimen for the primary therapy of WM/LPL along with bendamustine/rituximab, bortezomib/dexamethasone/rituximab, ibrutinib ± rituximab, and rituximab/cyclophosphamide/dexamethasone. Preferred interventions are based on superior efficacy, safety, and evidence.

“We are looking at how cancer cells from patients who may not seem connected clinically may be utilizing the same networks through different mechanisms,” explains Zachary Hunter, PhD, one of the project’s leaders.

This article reviews the pharmacology, clinical efficacy, safety, dosing, drug-drug interactions, and implications for advanced practitioners of BTK inhibitors in the treatment of B-cell malignancies.

What are BTK Inhibitors and how are they used in treating Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM)? Patient Power co-founder Andrew Schorr discusses BTK inhibitors with Dr. Steven Treon, Director from the Bing Center for Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as well as the efficacy of Covalent BTK Inhibitors: ibrutinib (Imbruvica), acalabrutinib (Calquence), zanubrutinib (Brukinsa), and tirabrutinib (Velexbru). Dr. Treon reveals when a non-covalent BTK inhibitor may be a treatment option. Dr. Treon recently presented at the 2020 IWMF.

The recording of this June 2 webinar is now available: Fighting Infection in Patients with Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, presented by Andrew Branagan, MD, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center.

SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, September 18, 2021. 11:30AM - 3:30PM (ET). This virtual Blood Cancer Conference (BCC) is one of many programs developed by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to meet the needs of patients, survivors, families and oncology professionals, the people who deal with blood cancer every day and the people who care for them.

Every year, thousands of people with cancer from around the world come to Dana-Farber for their care. If you live outside the US and wish to make an appointment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, please complete this online form or contact the appropriate person below:

Workshop Date and Time: Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 12:30 – 1:30pm (EDT). AN AUDIO RECORDING IS NOW AVAILABLE! This will be the 8th collaboration between IWMF and CancerCare in a Connect® Education Workshop on WM. CancerCare, is the leading national organization in the U.S. providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer.