In a nutshell The study aimed to identify cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) adverse drug reactions (CV-ADR) associated with ibrutinib treatment. This study concluded that severe and sometimes fatal cardiac events occur in patients exposed to ibrutinib. Some background Ibrutinib (Imbruvica) is a targeted therapy that can be used for...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the quality of life reported by elderly patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) after a stem cell transplant (SCT). The authors concluded that quality of life for these patients was very good following SCT. Some background Autologous SCT is the standard of care in first-line treatment for...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed treatment options for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The authors concluded that further advancements in therapies and technology would allow for more personalized treatment in the future. Some background About 30 – 40% of cases of NHL are diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)....
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In a nutshell This study evaluated whether FDG-PET/CT imaging during treatment helped predict outcomes for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The authors concluded that mid-treatment imaging might help determine disease status rather than guide treatment decisions. Some background DLBCL is the most common type of...
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In a nutshell This study is investigating how well nivolumab (Opdivo) works with DA-REPOCH chemotherapy for treating aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). The primary outcome to be measured is 2-year survival without disease progression after treatment. This study is being conducted in Columbus, OH, in the United States. The...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study is examining the effects of IGM-2323 for certain types of relapsed/unresponsive non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The main outcomes that will be measured are the side effects experienced by patients and the effectiveness of treatment. This trial is recruiting in the United States. The details Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the frequency of lymphoma transformation in patients with advanced-stage follicular lymphoma (FL) after treatment with BR (bendamustine, rituximab). This study concluded these patients might be at risk for lymphoma transformation after initial treatment. Some background FL is the second most common type of...
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 recruiting...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the risk of relapse 5 years or more after treatment for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DBLCL). This study concluded that the outcomes of patients with a late relapse were better than those in patients who relapsed early after treatment. Some background DLBCL is one of the most common types of...
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 long-term safety and effectiveness of blinatumomab (Blincyto) for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The authors concluded that blinatumomab showed promising effectiveness for these patients, with minimal side effects. Some background Chemoimmunotherapy...
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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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