Optimizing the Use of Novel Therapies for Patients with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma — Faculty Presentation

Faculty

TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is intended for medical oncologists, hematologists, hematology-oncology fellows and other healthcare providers involved in the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Assess which clinical and biological factors (eg, age, cell of origin, comorbidities) should influence the selection of first-line therapy for patients with newly diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and use this insight to personalize treatment recommendations.
• Review the biological rationale for, available research findings with and ongoing investigation of Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors as a component of initial therapy for patients with DLBCL.
• Develop an understanding of published clinical research findings with CD19-targeted monoclonal antibodies as a component of combination treatment regimens for newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory (R/R) DLBCL, and employ this information as part of patient education discussions.
• Evaluate the mechanisms of action of and available clinical trial findings with CD19-directed antibody-drug conjugates approved for use in R/R DLBCL.
• Appraise available research findings with and the current clinical role of CD30-targeted antibody-drug conjugate-based therapy for patients with R/R DLBCL.
• Consider published research data with and the current clinical role of bispecific antibodies targeting CD20 x CD3 for R/R DLBCL.
• Recognize the scientific justification for and potential clinical role of CD19 x CD3 bispecific antibodies for patients with DLBCL and other lymphoma subtypes.
• Discern the side effects and toxicities associated with available therapies for patients with DLBCL, and identify strategies to manage and mitigate them.

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FACULTY — The following faculty reported relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities:

Dr Matasar — Advisory Committees and Consulting Agreements: AbbVie Inc, Allogene Therapeutics, Arvinas, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Genmab US Inc, Incyte Corporation, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer Inc, Roche Laboratories Inc, Visionary Pharmaceuticals; Contracted Research: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Johnson & Johnson, Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company, Roche Laboratories Inc, Seagen Inc; Expert Testimony: Recursion; Stock Options/Stock — Public Companies: Merck; Nonrelevant Financial Relationships: Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP.

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This activity is supported by educational grants from ADC Therapeutics, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, and Pfizer Inc.

Release date: November 3, 2026
Expiration date: November 3, 2027

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