In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate the safety, optimal dosage, and effectiveness of glofitamab (RO7082859) for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL). The authors concluded that glofitamab treatment on its own or in combination with other immunotherapies is safe and effective in these...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of inotuzumab ozogamicin (Besponsa; INO) in patients with relapsed/refractory (r/r) acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The data showed that the treatment had good effectiveness and manageable side effects for these patients. Some background A high number...
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In a nutshell The authors assessed the safety and effectiveness of umbralisib (Ukoniq) in patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) indolent (low-grade) non-Hodgkin lymphoma (iNHL). The study concluded that umbralisib was well tolerated and effective for patients with r/r iNHL. Some background iNHL is a slow-growing cancer of...
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In a nutshell This study compared the BEAC (BCNU, etoposide, cytarabine, and cyclophosphamide) and IEAC (idarubicin, etoposide, cytarabine, and cyclophosphamide) regimens before autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in patients with relapsed/refractory (r/r) and aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The study found that IEAC regimen...
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In a nutshell The authors assessed the safety and efficacy of involved-field radiotherapy (IFRT) after autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (ASCT) in patients with high-risk relapsed/refractory (r/r) lymphoma. The study found that IFRT given soon after ASCT provided durable responses and was well tolerated in these patients. Some...
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In a nutshell The authors compared a high-dose radiation (24 Gy) in 12 parts with a low-dose radiation (4 Gy) in 2 parts in patients with slow-growing non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs). The study found that the best radiotherapy dose for slow-growing NHLs is 24 Gy in 12 parts after a 5-year follow-up. Some background The current standard of care for...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to compare standard therapy Rituximab (Rituxan) to newer anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) such as obinutuzumab (Gazyva), ofatumumab (Arzerra), 131I-tositumomab (Bexxar), and 90Y-ibritumomab tiuxetan (Zevalin) for the treatment of patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas (B-NHL). The authors concluded...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to evaluate high-dose (HD) methotrexate (MTX; Trexall) alone and in combination with other therapies for the treatment of primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma (PNCSL). The study found that HD-MTX in combination with other chemotherapies was most effective for these patients. Some background...
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In a nutshell This review aimed to compare the safety and effectiveness of first-line treatments for mantle cell lymphoma. The authors concluded that newer treatments improve outcomes for younger transplant eligible patients and elderly transplant-ineligible patients. Some background Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare form...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate if rituximab (Rituxan), bendamustine (Treanda), and mitoxantrone (Novantrone) or R-BM followed by rituximab consolidation was a safe and effective treatment in older patients with follicular lymphoma (FL). The authors concluded that this treatment provided durable responses and was well tolerated in...
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In a nutshell The authors reviewed rituximab (Rituxan) maintenance (RM) therapy in patients with relapsed follicular lymphoma (FL) treated with an autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT). The study found that RM after ASCT delayed FL relapse after a 12-year follow up. Some background Rituximab and chemotherapy have improved the outcomes of...
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In a nutshell This study investigated different rituximab schedules in patients with follicular lymphoma (FL) and reported their long-term treatment outcomes. The data showed that rituximab treatment alone on a standard schedule improves the long-term outcomes of these patients. Some background Follicular lymphoma (FL) is a type of non-Hodgkin...
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