Seattle (December 4, 2020) – Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), the only National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)-designated cancer center in Washington state, announced that its clinicians will present new research at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology, which is being held virtually December 5-8, 2020.
SCCA clinicians and researchers will share perspectives and data on a range of topics related to treatments for patients with hematologic malignancies. This includes outcomes and utilization of various therapies in multiple myeloma, results from immunotherapy clinical trials and perspectives from patient-reported outcomes in CAR-T cell therapy. Other findings being presented are related to treating refractory follicular lymphoma, liso-cel vs. axi-cel in large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL), and personalized cancer care across hematology. Additionally, SCCA clinicians who have been at the forefront of the global pandemic will be sharing key learnings on the severity of and management of COVID-19 in hematology patients.
“Furthering advances in cancer care is at the core of SCCA’s mission,” said Nancy Davidson, MD, president and executive director of Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. “Our team’s deep expertise in the treatment of blood cancers and related conditions is highlighted through our clinicians' presentations and posters at this year’s ASH conference. This work builds on our legacy and foundation of delivering world class cancer care for hematologic malignancies.”
“Each year the ASH Annual Meeting brings together the latest research and developments in hematology,” said Stephanie J. Lee, MD, physician at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and 2020 President of the American Society of Hematology. “And while this year’s meeting had to shift to a virtual platform, I am looking forward to hearing about new findings and collaborating with our members to explore crucial issues in our field. These advances will improve the treatment options for those with hematological malignancies.”
Stephanie J. Lee, MD will host a special fireside chat during the conference with Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss his views about the COVID-19 pandemic. The chat will take place from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern on Dec. 5.
Highlighted below is a list of SCCA’s lead abstracts, presentations and workshops:
Abstracts
Improving cellular therapy outcomes
Abstract: 1442
SCCA author: Jordan Gauthier, MD, MSc
Abstract: 1443
SCCA author: Mazyar Shadman, MD, MPH
Abstract: 2116
SCCA author: David G. Maloney, MD, PhD, Medical Director, Cellular Immunotherapy
Abstract: 492
SCCA author: Elizabeth F Krakow, MD, MSc
Patient-Reported Outcomes at Time of CAR-T Cell Therapy
Abstract: 3485
SCCA Author: Erin Mullane, ARNP
Predictors of Cytopenia after Treatment with Axicabtagene Ciloleucel in Patients with Large Cell Lymphoma
Abstract: 3084
SCCA author: Jordan Gauthier, MD
Abstract: 2554
SCCA author: Ann Dahlberg, MD
Insights into treatment of hematologic malignancies
Ixazomib-Rituximab in Untreated Indolent B-NHL: An Effective, Very Low Toxicity Regimen
Abstract: 2051
SCCA author: Solomon A. Graf, MD
Abstract: 2516
SCCA author: Andrew J. Cowan, MD
Abstract: 2111
SCCA author: Stephen D. Smith, MD
Abstract: 3265
SCCA Author: Melinda Ann Biernacki, MD
Abstract: 2947
SCCA Author: Mazyar Shadman, MD, MPH
Abstract: 2935
SCCA Author: Ryan C. Lynch, MD
Abstract: 2964
SCCA Author: Ryan C. Lynch, MD
Ibrutinib and Venetoclax in Relapsed and Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
Abstract: 2943
SCCA author: Chaitra S. Ujjani, MD
Abstract: 584
SCCA author: Kelsey-Leigh A Garcia, Clinical Research Coordinator
Abstract: 593
SCCA author: Soheil Meshinchi, MD, PhD
Abstract: 1142
SCCA author: Ajay Gopal, MD, Medical Director, Clinical Research, Hematology, Malignancies/Hematology
Interaction of Remission Status and Cause of Death in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Abstract: 1010
SCCA author: Anna B. Halpern, MD
Abstract: 1973
SCCA author: Soheil Meshinchi, MD, PhD
Abstract: 2155
SCCA author: Jerald Radich, MD
Abstract: 3145
SCCA author: Mazyar Shadman, MD, MPH
COVID-19 and Cancer
Abstract: 1632
SCCA author: Ryan C. Lynch, MD
Worldwide Examination of Patients with CLL Hospitalized for COVID-19 Clinically Relevant Abstract
Abstract: 1590
SCCA author: Chaitra S. Ujjani, MD
Abstract: 204
SCCA author: Nicole Kuderer, MD
Preventing and treating complications of cancer therapy
Abstract: 2
SCCA Author: Terry B. Gernsheimer, MD, Medical Director, Transfusion Services
Abstract: 358
SCCA author: Stephanie J. Lee, MD, MPH, Research Director of the Transplant Long-Term Follow-Up Program
Pre-Transplant Gene Expression May Predict Risk of Graft Versus Host Disease
Abstract: 420
SCCA author: Merav Bar, MD
Abstract: 353
SCCA author: Stephanie Lee, MD
Invited Education and Scientific Program Talks
What Hematologists Need to Know About Giving and Stopping Aspirin
Type: Education Program
SCCA author: David A. Garcia, MD
Type: Education Program
SCCA authors: Anna B. Halpern, MD
Challenges in Cell Therapy: Relapse and Toxicities: SCI-2 Addressing Relapsed Disease Following Cellular Therapy
Type: Scientific Program
SCCA author: Aude G. Chapuis, MD
Existing Agents, Novel Agents, or Transplantation for High Risk MDS
Type: Education Program
SCCA author: Bart L. Scott, MD, Clinical Director, MDS/MPN & myeloid malignancies
Updates on the Diagnosis and Management of the Most Common Porphyrias – AIP and EPP
Type: Education Program
SCCA Author: Michael Linenberger, MD, Medical Director, Apheresis & Cellular Therapy
Handling Challenging Questions in the Management of CML - Live Q&A
Type: Education Program
SCCA Author: Vivian G. Oehler, MD
Workshops
Type: Scientific Workshop
SCCA Facilitator: Jordan Gauthier, MD
About Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance brings together the leading research teams and cancer specialists from Fred Hutch, Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine — one extraordinary group whose sole purpose is the pursuit of better, longer, richer lives for our patients. Based in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance has nine clinical care sites in the region, including a medical oncology clinic at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland; hematology/medical oncology and infusion services at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, medical and radiation oncology clinics at UW Medical Center - Northwest Seattle and medical oncology services at SCCA Issaquah, as well as Network affiliations with hospitals in five states. For more information about SCCA, visit seattlecca.org.
Contacts
Karina San Juan-Guyton, ksanjuangu@seattlecca.org or (206) 606-1926
Heather Platisha, hplatisha@seattlecca.org or (206) 606-7239