In a nutshell This study evaluated the risk of cardiovascular disease mortality among long-term survivors of classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). The data showed that patients with early-stage HL are at a higher risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease than from cancer. Some background cHL is a cancer that starts in white blood cells called...
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In a nutshell This review looked at options to preserve future fertility for young people diagnosed with blood cancer. Some background For teens and young adults, blood and bone marrow cancers are one of the most common types of cancer. These include Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), and acute myeloid leukemia. Fortunately, blood...
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In a nutshell This study provided an updated 5-year assessment of treatment-free remission (TFR) after frontline nilotinib (Tasigna) treatment in patients with chronic-phase (CP) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The data showed sustained, long-term high TFR rates with effectiveness and safety in these patients. Some background Long-term treatments...
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In a nutshell This article looked at different types of non-drug therapies for the management of menopausal symptoms (MS) such as night sweats and hot flushes in breast cancer (BC) survivors. The authors concluded that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and hypnosis may offer some benefit for these women. Some background BC is the most common cancer...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate treatment-free remission in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia. This study concluded that some patients can experience late relapses and that long term follow-up is mandatory for these patients. Some background Treatment-free remission (TFR) can be used in patients with chronic myeloid...
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In a nutshell This study examined if biological therapies nivolumab (Opdivo) and ipilimumab (Yervoy) could safely prevent cancer return in patients with stage IV melanoma that has been surgically removed. The results showed that nivolumab and ipilimumab were effective at preventing recurrence but nivolumab alone was safer for patients. Some...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The study evaluated treatment outcomes in patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who continued blinatumomab (Blincyto; BL) after initial therapy. The authors found that long-term BL therapy can improve survival in these patients. Some background 45% of adults with ALL experience R/R...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the occurrence and characteristics of late relapse in adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This study concluded that late relapse in these patients is not uncommon and leads to better outcomes after relapse compared to early relapse. Some background Late relapse is the return...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated if there is a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in cancer survivors. They found that cancer survivors have a higher risk of CVD. Some background Improved cancer detection and treatment has increased the rates of survival. The number of cancer survivors living for more than 10 years is growing. Some...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated if there is a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in cancer survivors. They found that cancer survivors have a higher risk of CVD. Some background Improved cancer detection and treatment has increased the rates of survival. The number of cancer survivors living for more than 10 years is growing. Some...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate the use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in men who had definitive treatment for prostate cancer. The authors concluded that TRT was not associated with a higher risk of recurrence in these patients. Some background Prostate cancer (PCa) is commonly fueled by the sex hormone testosterone....
Read MoreIn a nutshell This phase 3 trial will investigate the effect of bupropion (Wellbutrin) to treat fatigue in patients with breast cancer (BC). The main outcomes will be fatigue, quality of life and depression. This trial is recruiting across the United States. The details After treatment for breast cancer (BC), many women report feeling...
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