In a nutshell This study evaluated whether FDG-PET/CT scanning could help predict side effects from bleomycin (Blenoxane) in patients with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) treated with ABVD chemotherapy (doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine). This study concluded that this type of scanning could help predict lung side effects earlier than other clinical...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of modified stem cell transplants (SCT) donated by patient relatives, which have certain immune cells removed to prevent transplant rejection in patients with leukemia and lymphoma. The main outcome will be the maximum dose of SCT that can be given safely and is effective. This study is...
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 evaluated the safety and effectiveness of total lymphoid irradiation and anti-thymocyte globulin (TLI-ATG) conditioning before stem cell transplantation (SCT) in patients with lymphoma or leukemia. This study concluded that this regimen was well-tolerated and effective, especially for patients who had multiple lines of prior...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed different options to preserve or restore fertility in female patients with lymphoma or leukemia. Some background Impaired reproductive function is one possible side effect of aggressive chemotherapy and radiotherapy for cancer. In severe cases, intensive anti-cancer treatment can lead to fertility loss. 7 to 9%...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for patients with classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma (cHL) that came back after initial treatment. This study concluded that pembrolizumab was effective for these patients, with manageable side effects. Some background First-line chemotherapy is highly...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the herpes zoster vaccine (Shingrix) in patients with blood cancer who are receiving anti-cancer therapy. This study concluded that the Shingrix vaccine was effective in these patients, with manageable side effects. Some background Shingles is caused by a virus called herpes zoster....
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In a nutshell This study examined if GVDex is as effective and safe as GVDoxil for treating Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The authors found that GVDex was as effective as GVDoxil, with fewer side effects. Some background For most patients with HL, primary therapy is highly effective....
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In a nutshell This study investigated how often patients Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) experienced blood clots and what factors increased the risk of blood clots. The authors found that patients with advanced HL were more likely to develop blood clots, particularly during chemotherapy, and that age, smoking status, and treatment frequency increased...
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In a nutshell This study examined if a modified version of doxorubicin (Adriamycin) in ABVD chemotherapy was safe and effective in patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma who had heart disease. This study found that this regimen was safer and just as effective as conventional ABVD. Some background Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) is a cancer of white...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study will investigate the effects of nivolumab (Opdivo) and brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) after stem cell transplant in patients with high risk relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma (RRHL). The main outcome that will be measured is progression-free survival. This trial is recruiting in multiple locations in the United States. The...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed how useful PET/CT scanning is for patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) during and after their treatment. Some background Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is a cancer of lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that fights infections in the body. For most patients, first-line treatment is highly...
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