Aging and Hematology: Biology, Therapies, and Patient-Centered Care
A special issue of Hematology Reports (ISSN 2038-8330).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 70
Special Issue Editor
Interests: older adults; diffuse large B-cell lymphoma; clinical trial; new drugs; comorbidity; dose intensity; comprehensive geriatric assessment; quality of life
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The aging global population is driving a surge in hematologic disorders among older adults, underscoring urgent clinical and biological challenges in geriatric hematology. This Special Issue aims to address the complexities of age-related changes in stem cell biology, immune function, and the tumor microenvironment, which critically influence disease evolution, therapeutic response, and vulnerability to treatment toxicity. Current research highlights persistent gaps in understanding disease heterogeneity, frailty, and comorbidity management, as well as the optimization of transplant and cellular therapies for older patients.
The scope of this Issue encompasses original research and reviews that span molecular mechanisms of aging, epidemiological trends, novel diagnostic tools, therapeutics tailored for geriatric cohorts, supportive and palliative care strategies, and health systems approaches to individualized care for older adults with hematological diseases. We especially encourage submissions on precision medicine, frailty assessment, survivorship, innovative trial designs, and global perspectives in geriatric hematology.
By assembling multidisciplinary contributions, this Special Issue aims to accelerate scientific discovery, inform best practices, and foster international collaboration to enhance outcomes and quality of life for older hematology patients.
Prof. Dr. Yamasaki Satoshi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- geriatric hematology
- aging
- hematologic malignancies
- stem cell biology
- frailty
- transplantation
- precision medicine
- supportive care
- comorbidity
- clinical trial
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