Lymphoma

Dr. Esra Gülderen discusses her path into hematology, the critical role of mentorship, and how early research experiences shaped her confidence. Now a Co-chair of the EBMT Trainee Committee, she shares what motivates her and why clear communication, curiosity, and resilience are essential traits for aspiring haematologists.

“Our job is to empower patients with data to make the most informed decision, together” For Dr. Carmelo Gurnari (Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA; University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy), haematological oncology is more than a profession – it is a deeply personal mission. A lymphoma diagnosis at 19 reshaped the trajectory of this life, […]

Nurses account for the largest group of professionals in the healthcare system and there are an estimated 29 million nurses worldwide (WHO, 2024). Nursing practice needs to be dynamic in order to respond to the changing needs of an aging population and the increasing incidence of chronic diseases (WHO, 2022; Hacker, 2024). Within the haematology […]

A chemotherapy-free approach combining ibrutinib-rituximab (IR) has outperformed standard chemotherapy regimens in treating older patients with newly-diagnosed mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), according to findings from the ENRICH trial presented at the 66th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting. The study compared IR against two common chemotherapy-based regimens – bendamustine plus rituximab (BR) and R-CHOP (rituximab, […]

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) held its 66th Annual Meeting from 7–10 December 2024. Among the highlights of the meeting were six late-breaking abstracts that have the potential to influence how healthcare professionals approach a range of condition,s from introducing new or altering current practice. These include disorders such as lymphoma, sickle cell anaemia […]

The EHA 2024 congress has once again united top haematology experts from around the globe. This year's event featured plenty of innovations and developments, from novel therapies to cutting-edge genetic studies. In this article we provide an overview of the late-breaking abstracts presented at the meeting.