In a nutshell This study investigated the risk factors of developing lung problems after bleomycin (Blenoxane) treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). It was found that older age may increase the risk of developing lung problems. Some background Bleomycin is an anti-cancer drug, used to treat many types of cancer. Bleomycin is commonly...
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Evaluating the use of PET scanning after first-line treatment for follicular lymphoma
In a nutshell This study evaluated the value of PET (positron emission tomography) scanning after first-line (primary) chemoimmunotherapy in patients with previously untreated follicular lymphoma (FL). This study concluded that PET scanning is a better imaging technique than CT (computed tomography) for assessing treatment response in these...
Read MoreEvaluating medical cannabis use in patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of medical cannabis in managing side effects associated with chemotherapy in patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL). This study concluded that medical cannabis may be effective in relieving therapy-related side effects in these patients. Some background Chemotherapy remains the standard...
Read MoreCognitive performance is affected by chemotherapy in patients with colorectal cancer
In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of chemotherapy after surgery on cognitive performance (CP; attention, memory and thinking processes) in patients with colorectal cancer. Researchers suggested that patients who received chemotherapy after surgery had a decreased CP. Some background Surgery followed by chemotherapy is the standard...
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 MoreEvaluating Zevalin followed by stem cell transplantation for relapsed or refractory NHL
In a nutshell This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of ibritumomab tiuxetan (Zevalin) followed by high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in patients with relapsed (cancer recurrence) or refractory (does not respond to treatment) non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). This study concluded that ibritumomab tiuxetan...
Read MoreThe effects of Len/Dex combination therapy in relapsed multiple myeloma.
In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of lenalidomide/dexamethasone (Revlimid/Dexasone) combination treatment in relapsed multiple myeloma. The main finding was that the type of relapse may predict how a patient responds to lenalidomide/dexamethasone treatment. Some background Common treatments for multiple myeloma (MM) include...
Read MoreLenalidomide consolidation therapy for patients receiving chemoimmunotherapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of lenalidomide consolidation therapy after chemoimmunotherapy for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. This study concluded that this regimen improves outcomes for these patients. Some background Fludarabine (Fludara) is a chemotherapy used for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic...
Read MoreSequential treatment for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who have received bendamustine
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of obinutuzumab and venetoclax after bendamustine treatment in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). This study concluded that this sequence of treatment caused no unexpected side effects. It also concluded that the outcomes were comparable to established therapies for CLL. Some...
Read MoreCongestive heart failure in children with acute leukemia
In a nutshell This study identified the risks and incidence of congestive heart failure in children with acute leukemia (ALL or AML). The study found that risks of heart failure with ALL or AML included female gender and diagnosis at a younger age. Some background Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of stem cell transplant in patients with follicular lymphoma with early treatment failure
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of autologous stem cell transplantation (autoSCT) for patients with follicular lymphoma who experienced early treatment failure (ETF; relapse or disease progression within 2 years after first-line therapy). This study concluded that autoSCT may be an effective option for these patients. Some...
Read MoreComparing open and laparoscopic surgery for patients with rectal cancer
In a nutshell This study compared the outcomes of patients with rectal cancer treated with either laparoscopy (LPS; removal of the tumor by using a cable with a camera inserted near the tumor) or open surgery. Researchers found no differences in outcomes between LPS and open surgery for these patients. Some background Treatment for rectal...
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