Distinguished in Leukemia

Dr. Bruce D. Cheson

Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
American Oncology Partners PA
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 660, 
Bethesda, MD 
Accepting New Patients
Distinguished in Leukemia
American Oncology Partners PA
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 660, 
Bethesda, MD 
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Overview

Bruce Cheson is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Cheson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Follicular Lymphoma, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Cheson is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 274 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 62 articles and participated in 5 clinical trials in the study of Leukemia.

Specialties
Hematology
Hematology Oncology
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in DC
Hospital Affiliations
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

AMERICAN ONCOLOGY PARTNERS PA
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 660, Bethesda, MD 20817
Other Locations
AMERICAN ONCOLOGY PARTNERS PA
106 Irving St Nw, Suite 4100, Washington, DC 20010

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

7 Clinical Trials

Phase II, Multi-Center Trial of Nivolumab and Brentuximab Vedotin in Patients With Untreated Hodgkin Lymphoma Over the Age of 60 Years or Unable to Receive Standard Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine, and Dacarbazine (ABVD) Chemotherapy
Phase II, Multi-Center Trial of Nivolumab and Brentuximab Vedotin in Patients With Untreated Hodgkin Lymphoma Over the Age of 60 Years or Unable to Receive Standard Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine, and Dacarbazine (ABVD) Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Brentuximab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 1 Study of Lenalidomide and Ibrutinib in Combination With Rituximab in Relapsed and Refractory CLL and SLL
A Phase 1 Study of Lenalidomide and Ibrutinib in Combination With Rituximab in Relapsed and Refractory CLL and SLL
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Ibrutinib, Lenalidomide, Rituximab
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 3 Open-Label, Randomized Study of Fixed Duration Pirtobrutinib (LOXO-305) Plus Venetoclax and Rituximab Versus Venetoclax and Rituximab in Previously Treated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (BRUIN CLL-322)
A Phase 3 Open-Label, Randomized Study of Fixed Duration Pirtobrutinib (LOXO-305) Plus Venetoclax and Rituximab Versus Venetoclax and Rituximab in Previously Treated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (BRUIN CLL-322)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 02, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Pirtobrutinib, Venetoclax, Rituximab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Ibrutinib and Venetoclax in Relapsed and Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
Ibrutinib and Venetoclax in Relapsed and Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Ibrutinib, Venetoclax
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Intergroup Randomized Phase 2 Four Arm Study In Patients ≥ 60 With Previously Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma Of Therapy With: Arm A = Rituximab+ Bendamustine Followed By Rituximab Consolidation (RB → R); Arm B = Rituximab + Bendamustine + Bortezomib Followed By Rituximab Consolidation (RBV→ R), Arm C = Rituximab + Bendamustine Followed By Lenalidomide + Rituximab Consolidation (RB → LR) or Arm D = Rituximab + Bendamustine + Bortezomib Followed By Lenalidomide + Rituximab Consolidation (RBV → LR)
Intergroup Randomized Phase 2 Four Arm Study In Patients ≥ 60 With Previously Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma Of Therapy With: Arm A = Rituximab+ Bendamustine Followed By Rituximab Consolidation (RB → R); Arm B = Rituximab + Bendamustine + Bortezomib Followed By Rituximab Consolidation (RBV→ R), Arm C = Rituximab + Bendamustine Followed By Lenalidomide + Rituximab Consolidation (RB → LR) or Arm D = Rituximab + Bendamustine + Bortezomib Followed By Lenalidomide + Rituximab Consolidation (RBV → LR)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 08, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Rituximab, Bendamustine Hydrochloride, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide
Study Phase: Phase 2
An International, Phase 3, Open-Label, Randomized Study of BGB-3111 Compared With Bendamustine Plus Rituximab in Patients With Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL)
An International, Phase 3, Open-Label, Randomized Study of BGB-3111 Compared With Bendamustine Plus Rituximab in Patients With Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Zanubrutinib, Bendamustine, Rituximab, Venetoclax
Study Phase: Phase 3
Real World Observational Study Using clonoSEQ® Next Generation Sequencing in Hematologic Malignancies: The 'Watch' Registry
Real World Observational Study Using clonoSEQ® Next Generation Sequencing in Hematologic Malignancies: The 'Watch' Registry
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 01, 2024
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
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274 Total Publications

Brentuximab vedotin and nivolumab for untreated patients with Hodgkin lymphoma: long-term results.
Brentuximab vedotin and nivolumab for untreated patients with Hodgkin lymphoma: long-term results.
Journal: Blood advances
Published: March 13, 2025
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