In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of R-CHOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisolone) and modified non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) Berlin-Frankfurt-Münster-90 (NHL-BFM-90; cyclophosphamide, vincristine, ifosfamide, etoposide, adriamycin, methotrexate, vindesine, dexamethasone, cytarabine)...
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Comparing the risks of developing second primary cancers over time among survivors of non-Hodgkin lymphoma versus the general population.
In a nutshell This study compared the risks of developing second primary cancers over time among survivors of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) versus the general population. The data showed that survivors of NHL had an increased risk of developing second primary cancers over time compared to the general population. Some background NHL is cancer that starts...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of mosunetuzumab for patients with relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of mosunetuzumab (RG7828) for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The data showed that mosunetuzumab resulted in long-lasting complete responses with manageable side effects for these patients. Some background NHL is cancer that...
Read MoreVacations for Adult Cancer Patients: Update
Two of our most popular previous blog posts described free vacation opportunities for adults with cancer. Given the uncertainty of the past two years, we thought it was time for an update. Here is a short list of organizations that have made it their mission to provide needed respite to those affected by cancer. Each has been verified to have...
Read MoreTreating chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma with rituximab and high-dose methylprednisolone
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate using rituximab (Rituxan) and high-dose methylprednisolone (HDMP; Medrol) as a treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). This study concluded that this treatment is a good option for elderly and frail patients and can work as a bridge to other lines of treatment....
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of radiotherapy for the treatment of patients with painless non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of radiotherapy (RT) for the treatment of patients with indolent (painless) non-Hodgkin lymphoma (iNHL). The data showed that RT was highly effective with manageable side effects in these patients. Some background Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a cancer that starts in white blood cells...
Read MoreHow are survivors 1 year after the diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: A quality of life study
In a nutshell The authors investigated the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) 1 year after the diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The study found that HRQoL is affected differently in women and men survivors of DLBCL 1 year after diagnosis and that aspects of HRQoL need to be addressed and managed in these...
Read MoreHow safe and effective is epcoritamab for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma?
In a nutshell The authors investigated the safety and effectiveness of epcoritamab (DuoBody-CD3xCD20) for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) CD20+ B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL). The study showed that this medication has promising effectiveness and safety in these patients. Some background B-NHL is a type of...
Read MoreEvaluating the use of very low dose radiation treatment for painless non-Hodgkin lymphoma
In a nutshell The study aimed to investigate if very low-dose radiotherapy (VLDRT) was effective in treating patients with indolent (painless) non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). This study concluded that this treatment can be effective in these patients. Some background Radiotherapy (RT) is an important treatment in managing patients...
Read MoreEvaluating infection risk in patients with blood cancers treated with new targeted therapy drugs
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the risk of infections in patients with blood cancers who were treated with new biological drugs. This study concluded that a high proportion of these patients experienced severe infections. However, the infection risk was similar to that of chemotherapy. Some background Treatments for...
Read MoreInvestigating the side effect profiles of different PD-L1/PD-1 inhibitor-based combination therapies.
In a nutshell This study investigated the side effect profiles of different PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor-based combination therapies. The data showed that PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in combination with chemotherapy were associated with a higher risk of treatment-related side effects than with targeted therapy or immunotherapy combinations. Some background...
Read MoreFertility preservation for young men and women with blood cancer
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 leukemia. Fortunately, blood...
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