In a nutshell This study reported the long-term effectiveness and safety of the fixed-duration combination of ibrutinib (Imbruvica) plus obinutuzumab (Gazyva)–based immunochemotherapy for patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The data showed that a fixed-duration combination of ibrutinib plus obinutuzumab-based...
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Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of penpulimab in patients with relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of penpulimab (AK105) for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). The data showed that penpulimab was effective and safe with manageable side effects in these patients. Some background Classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) is a cancer of...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of mFOLFOXIRI chemotherapy with or without radiotherapy before surgery in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safery of administering modified (m) FOLFOXIRI (folinic acid, fluorouracil, irinotecan, oxaliplatin) chemotherapy with or without radiotherapy before surgery in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). The results showed that this treatment was safe and improved survival without disease...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of zanubrutinib versus bendamustine plus rituximab in untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) versus bendamustine (Treanda) plus rituximab (Rituxan) in untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). The data showed that zanubrutinib significantly improved the survival without cancer worsening versus...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of zanubrutinib versus bendamustine plus rituximab in untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) versus bendamustine (Treanda) plus rituximab (Rituxan) in untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). The data showed that zanubrutinib significantly improved the survival without cancer worsening versus...
Read MoreLong-term safety and effectiveness of acalabrutinib with or without obinutuzumab versus obinutuzumab plus chlorambucil in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the long-term safety and effectiveness of acalabrutinib (Calquence) with or without obinutuzumab (Gazyva) versus obinutuzumab with chlorambucil (Leukeran) in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that have never received treatment (treatment-naive). This study concluded that the...
Read MoreFertility preservation for young people 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 myeloid leukemia. Fortunately, blood...
Read MoreFertility preservation for young people 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...
Read MoreEvaluating short-course radiation therapy followed by chemotherapy for patients with rectal cancer.
In a nutshell This study evaluated short-course radiation therapy (RT) followed by chemotherapy as a non-surgical treatment of patients with rectal cancer (RC). The data showed that treatment with short-course RT and chemotherapy is safe and effective for these patients. Some background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common types of...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of total neoadjuvant therapy versus standard neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer.
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) versus standard neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). The data showed that TNT was associated with improved outcomes compared with standard CRT for these patients. Some background...
Read MoreDoes focal laser ablation improve outcomes in the long-term for patients with prostate cancer?
In a nutshell The study aimed to understand the long-term outcomes of focal laser therapy (FLT) in patients with prostate cancer. The study showed that this treatment has long-term survival without recurrence in certain patients. Some background Surgical removal of the prostate gland is often recommended as a treatment for...
Read MoreIs chemoradiotherapy before surgery needed for patients with stage II-III colorectal cancer?
In a nutshell This study evaluated whether chemoradiotherapy (CRT) before surgery improves the outcomes of patients with stage II-III colorectal cancer (CRC). The study found that CRT before surgery may not be needed in certain patients with low-risk disease. Some background CRC is the third most common cancer worldwide. The standard therapy for...
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