In a nutshell This study compared the effects of stem cell transplant to other newer treatments for recently diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM). The main finding was patients who received stem cell transplant had better outcomes than those who did not. Some background Stem cell transplant involves the transfer of cells to a patient. This is an effective...
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Does consolidative radiotherapy improve survival in DLBCL patients?
In a nutshell This study analyzed the medical records of DLBCL patients who received consolidative radiotherapy (RT) after chemotherapy to determine if consolidative RT improved survival. This study concluded that consolidative RT might improve survival in DLBCL patients. Some background Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common...
Read MoreThe effectiveness of radiotherapy following autologous stem cell transplantation in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of radiotherapy after autologous stem cell transplantation for patients with relapsed or difficult to treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The study concluded that patients had better tumor control when treated with involved-field radiotherapy after autologous stem cell transplantation. Some...
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