In a nutshell This study evaluated the outcomes of patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) on high-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX; Otrexup)-based chemotherapy followed by non-myeloablative consolidation therapy. The study showed that HD-MTX-based chemotherapy with non-myeloablative consolidation therapy is an alternative and...
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How safe and effective is biological drug brentuximab vedotin combined with R-CHP chemotherapy for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma?
In a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness and safety of adding brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) to R-CHP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone) chemotherapy for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The authors concluded that the treatment was very effective and safe for patients. Some background Chemotherapy...
Read MoreComparing chemotherapy dosing approaches for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma before a stem cell transplant
In a nutshell This study evaluated two different dosing approaches for busulfan (Busilvex) chemotherapy for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) before an autologous stem cell transplant (SCT). The authors found that personalizing treatment dose for these patients was more effective than conventional weight-based dosing. Some background...
Read MoreReviewing front-line treatment options for patients with DLBCL
In a nutshell This article reviewed treatment options for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The authors concluded that further advancements in therapies and technology would allow for more personalized treatment in the future. Some background About 30 – 40% of cases of NHL are diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)....
Read MoreLooking for patients to test the effectiveness of chemotherapy and rituximab combination in treating non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
In a nutshell This phase 2 clinical trial will test the effectiveness of EPOCH, a 5-drug combination chemotherapy, with rituximab (Rituxan) in patients with certain types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The primary outcome will be measured by the overall response and time to disease progression. This trial is being conducted in Maryland, in the...
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