In a nutshell This study evaluated whether the risk and severity of asparaginase-associated pancreatitis (AAP) depend on the age of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The main finding was that the AAP risk was higher in adolescents and adults compared to younger children. Some background Asparaginase (ASP; Oncaspar) is an important...
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Evaluating ESHAO chemotherapy for patients with hard-to-treat Hodgkin’s lymphoma
In a nutshell This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of ESHAOx chemotherapy for patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. This study found that this regimen is effective, with manageable side effects. Some background Most patients with HL respond well to initial treatment. However, some...
Read MoreHow effective and safe is acalabrutinib compared to other treatments for patients with mantle cell lymphoma?
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of acalabrutinib (Calquence) to other targeted therapies for patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). The authors found that acalabrutinib was just as safe and more effective for these patients. Some background MCL is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma treated in...
Read MoreOxaliplatin in the treatment of rectal cancer after surgery
In a nutshell This study investigated the role of oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) in treating patients with rectal cancer after surgery. Researchers suggested that this drug may be a good option in the treatment of rectal cancer. Some background Chemotherapy is one of the standard treatments for rectal cancer. It usually consists of...
Read MoreEvaluating lenalidomide-based regimens for elderly patients with multiple myeloma
In a nutshell This study compared different treatment combinations for first-line and maintenance therapies in elderly patients with multiple myeloma (MM). The authors found that first-line MPR was most effective for fit elderly patients, while all patients benefitted from RP maintenance therapy. Some background MM is a complex disease, and...
Read MoreIs camrelizumab effective for recurring or resistant classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma?
In a nutshell This study evaluated camrelizumab (SHR 1210) for patients with classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma (cHL) that has come back or is resisting treatment. The authors concluded that this drug is a safe and effective treatment for these patients. Some background After initial treatment, 5-10% of patients with cHL do not...
Read MoreSearching patients with small cell lung cancer to test a chemoimmunotherapy combination
In a nutshell This phase 2 trial will investigate the effect of gemcitabine (Gemzar) and nivolumab (Opdivo) in patients with metastatic small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). The main outcome will be the radiographic response rate (RRR). This trial is recruiting in North Carolina, US. The details Small cell lung cancer...
Read MoreVenetoclax in patients with acute myeloid leukemia where hypomethylating agents have failed
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate if venetoclax would enable patients with acute myeloid leukemia to overcome disease progression after hypomethylating agents. This study concluded that adding venetoclax to these patient's treatment may result in a substantial...
Read MoreIs low dose leucovorin an effective and safe treatment option for colorectal cancer?
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of low and high dose leucovorin (folinic acid) in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Researchers suggested that low dose leucovorin might be a safe treatment option for these patients. Some background Colorectal cancer is the fourth leading cause of death by cancer. This cancer frequently...
Read MoreSearching for patients with triple negative breast cancer to test durvalumab and olaparib
In a nutshell This phase 2 study will investigate the safety and effectiveness of olaparib (Lynparza) alone or in combination with durvalumab (Infinzi) in advanced triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). The main outcome will be progression-free survival (PFS). This study is recruiting in Durham, North Carolina, US. The details...
Read MoreSearching for patients with lung cancer that cannot be operated on to test durvalumab after chemotherapy and radiation
In a nutshell This phase 2 trial will investigate the safety and effectiveness of durvalumab (Imfinzi) in patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The main outcomes will be the number of treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) and progression-free survival (PFS). The details Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)...
Read MorePET scans in determining outcomes for patients with Hodgkin lymphoma treated with chemotherapy
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the role of positron emission tomography (PET; an imaging technique) in determining the outcomes for patients with Hodgkin lymphoma treated with chemotherapy. This study concluded that negative-PET scans after chemotherapy predict good outcomes for these patients, regardless of stage at...
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