In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of pertuzumab (Perjeta) and trastuzumab (Herceptin) in patients with colorectal cancer and HER2 mutation (an abnormal gene). Researchers suggested that this treatment could be a safe option for patients with metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) colorectal cancer (mCRC). Some background...
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FOLFIRI plus aflibercept in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer outside of clinical trials
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of the combined treatment FOLFIRI with aflibercept (Zaltrap) outside of clinical trials in patients with metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) colorectal cancer (mCRC). Researchers suggested that this treatment might be a safe second line option in patients who progressed after first-line...
Read MoreThe use of brentuximab vedotin before transplant for patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma
In a nutshell This study aimed to compare outcomes for patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma who received brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) compared to chemotherapy before a stem cell transplant. This study concluded that patients who received brentuximab vedotin had a better survival. Some background Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell...
Read MoreThe impact of graft-versus-lymphoma effect on outcomes after reduced intensity conditioned stem cell transplant
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the impact of the graft-versus-lymphoma effect on the outcomes for patients with leukemia/lymphoma who are treated with reduced-intensity conditioning (RIC) with alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT). This study concluded that the graft-versus-lymphoma effect...
Read MoreAllogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplant for patients with unresponsive acute myeloid leukemia
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of allogeneic hemopoietic stem cell transplant (alloHSCT) in patients with unresponsive acute myeloid leukemia. This study concluded that alloHSCT is the best treatment option for these patients. Some background Patients with unresponsive acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are those...
Read MoreEffectiveness of venetoclax in patients with unresponsive chronic lymphocytic leukemia
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of venetoclax (Venclexta) in the treatment of relapsed or unresponsive chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Researchers found venetoclax improved outcomes in these patients. Some background CLL is a cancer of the bone marrow. This may lead to an abnormal immune system. It is also often...
Read MoreCombining ibrutinib and umbralisib to treat relapsed/unresponsive mantle cell lymphoma
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of ibrutinib (Imbruvica) combined with umbralisib for patients with released/unresponsive mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). This study concluded that the combination of umbralisib and ibrutinib is well tolerated and effective in these patients. Some background Mantle cell...
Read MoreEvaluating ibrutinib plus nivolumab for relapsed or refractory CLL
In a nutshell This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of ibrutinib (Imbruvica) plus nivolumab (Opdivo) for relapsed or unresponsive chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). This study concluded that this treatment was well-tolerated and showed promising effectiveness in these patients. Some background Treatment remains challenging for...
Read MoreRituximab to treat unresponsive chronic lymphocytic leukemia in a real-world setting
In a nutshell This study examined the safety and effectiveness of rituximab (Rituxan) to treat relapsed or unresponsive chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in a real-world setting. Authors concluded that rituximab was safe and effective in these patients. Some background Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a cancer of the immune system. It...
Read MoreEvaluating BEAM conditioning for allogeneic stem cell transplantation in patients with relapsed or unresponsive lymphoma
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of BEAM (carmustine, etoposide, cytarabine, and melphalan) chemotherapy before allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT; transferring healthy cells from a donor) for relapsed or unresponsive lymphoma. This study concluded that alloHCT with BEAM chemotherapy is an alternative...
Read MoreEvaluating the long-term outcomes of Zevalin for patients with advanced B cell lymphoma
In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term outcomes of patients with advanced (stage 3 – 4) non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) who received radioimmunotherapy before allogeneic stem cell transplantation (alloSCT). This study concluded that this treatment regimen improved survival in most of these patients. Some background AlloSCT involves...
Read MoreVenetoclax-rituximab combination improves survival in patients with unresponsive and relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of venetoclax-rituximab (Venclexta–Rituxan) in patients with unresponsive or relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Researchers found that this treatment improved survival in patients with CLL. Some background Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a cancer of the bone marrow. This can...
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