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Chemotherapy versus allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation in adolescents and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in first complete remission

Chemotherapy versus allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation in adolescents and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in first complete remission

Posted by on May 30, 2021 in Leukemia | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study aimed to compare outcomes for adolescents and young adults (AYA) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) receiving chemotherapy or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) after achieving complete remission.   This study concluded that chemotherapy led to better outcomes for these patients when...

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Decitabine, cytarabine and umbilical cord blood infusion as consolidation therapy for elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia

Decitabine, cytarabine and umbilical cord blood infusion as consolidation therapy for elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia

Posted by on Sep 17, 2019 in Leukemia | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the combination of low-dose decitabine, medium-dose cytarabine and umbilical cord blood infusion as a consolidation therapy for elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia.   This study concluded that this treatment combination was effective in these patients.   Some...

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Anti-thymocyte globulin to prevent complications after transplant in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Anti-thymocyte globulin to prevent complications after transplant in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Posted by on May 2, 2018 in Leukemia | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effect of anti-thymocyte globulin on the outcomes of allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation in patients with Philadelphia negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This study concluded that this group of patients benefited from the use of anti-thymocyte globulin. Some background Stem cell...

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What are the long-term outcomes following bendamustine treatment?

What are the long-term outcomes following bendamustine treatment?

Posted by on Mar 12, 2018 in Non-Hodgkin lymphoma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined the long-term safety and effectiveness of bendamustine (Treanda) in lymphoma and leukemia. This study concluded that bendamustine is a safe and effective therapy for these patients. Some background Bendamustine has been shown to have high effectiveness and few side effects for a wide range of lymphomas. This drug is...

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What are the long-term outcomes following bendamustine treatment?

What are the long-term outcomes following bendamustine treatment?

Posted by on Mar 12, 2018 in Hodgkin's lymphoma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined the long-term safety and effectiveness of bendamustine (Treanda) in lymphoma and leukemia. This study concluded that bendamustine is a safe and effective therapy for these patients. Some background Bendamustine has been shown to have high effectiveness and few side effects for a wide range of lymphomas. This drug is...

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Stem cell transplants in older patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Stem cell transplants in older patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Posted by on Mar 7, 2018 in Leukemia | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the outcome for patients aged over 60 who underwent reduced intensity allogeneic stem cell transplant. This study concluded that a subset of these patients will have extended survival and disease-free state following treatment. Some background Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is increasingly...

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Searching for acute myeloid leukemia patients in remission to test a new maintenance therapy

Posted by on Feb 5, 2018 in Leukemia | 0 comments

In a nutshell This phase 3 trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of gilteritinib as a maintenance therapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients to prevent cancer returning. The main outcomes to be investigated are relapse free survival and overall survival.  The details Gilteritinib is a kinase inhibitor. It works by binding and inhibiting...

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Sticking to maintenance therapy after remission reduces relapse risk in childhood ALL

Sticking to maintenance therapy after remission reduces relapse risk in childhood ALL

Posted by on Mar 25, 2017 in Leukemia | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined the effect of adherence to maintenance therapy on relapse risk in Hispanic and non-Hispanic children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Researchers concluded that lower adherence to maintenance therapy increases relapse risk. Ethnic differences in relapse risk differed depending on the level of adherence. Some...

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