In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the rate of deep molecular response in patients with newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia who were treated with nilotinib. This study concluded that good molecular response rates are seen in these patients. Some background Molecular response (MR) is a measure of the levels of BCR-ABL1 gene in leukemia...
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Effectiveness 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 MoreCan monitoring minimal residual disease levels in CLL predict outcomes?
In a nutshell This study assessed if monitoring the minimal residual disease (MRD) levels in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can help guide future treatment strategies. This study concluded MRD monitoring can be used to predict outcomes and may help guide future treatment choices. Some background Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a cancer of...
Read MoreIs reducing the dose of imatinib effective in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia?
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of reducing the dose of imatinib (Gleevec) in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Researchers found that a lower dose of imatinib can achieve the same result as a high dose in most patients. Some background Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a cancer of the bone marrow. This leads to...
Read MoreCan molecular monitoring help treatment and outcomes in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia?
In a nutshell This study looked at the use of molecular monitoring to assess outcomes in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia. Researchers found that molecular monitoring at 3 and 12 months is beneficial to these patients. Some background Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a cancer of the bone marrow. This leads to an abnormal immune system and...
Read MoreEvaluating the safety of ibrutinib in leukemia and lymphoma
In a nutshell This study looked at the evidence for the safety of ibrutinib (Imbruvica) in the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Researchers found that this drug is safe to use in these patients. Some background Leukemia and lymphoma are types of cancer of the bone marrow. They can lead to...
Read MoreCyroablation for the treatment of early stage prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term safety and effectiveness of cryoablation (a process that uses extreme cold to destroy tissue) for patients with early prostate cancer. This study found that cryoablation is safe and effective for early-stage prostate cancer. Some background Cryoablation is a treatment option for early-stage prostate...
Read MorePonatinib as a second-line treatment for chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate if ponatinib is a suitable second-line treatment option for patients with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia. This study concluded that ponatinib is a suitable option for these patients. Some background Ponatinib (Iclusig) is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). TKIs work by blocking proteins...
Read MoreCAR-T cell therapy and infection risk
In a nutshell This study examined infection risk in leukemia and lymphoma patients treated with CAR-T cell therapy, a new type of immunotherapy. Researchers reported that infection rates were comparable to other salvage therapies. Some background Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy helps the immune system to fight cancer cells. In...
Read MoreGender affects outcomes of rituximab-based treatment
In a nutshell This study examined the effect of gender on treatment outcomes with chemo-immunotherapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Researchers reported better survival and disease progression outcomes for female patients receiving rituximab-based (Rituxan) therapy. Some background Men are more likely to develop CLL than women....
Read MoreWhat are the new immunotherapy options for acute leukemia patients?
In a nutshell This review aimed to give an overview of the new types of immunotherapy that are available for adults with acute leukemia (AL). This review concluded that immunotherapies will continue to be used and developed for cancer treatment. Some background Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) occurs when abnormal myeloblasts are produced....
Read MoreAre Some Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients Outliving Prognosis?
Video information: Are there new developments in treating metastatic lung cancer? Dr. David Carbone of Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center has much to report. From new medications that directly impact quality of life, rapid research to patients who are outliving their original prognosis, Dr. Carbone weighs in on...
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