In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of mosunetuzumab (RG7828) for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The data showed that mosunetuzumab resulted in long-lasting complete responses with manageable side effects for these patients. Some background NHL is cancer that...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the role of PET/CT scanning in the treatment of patients with recurrent or hard-to-treat B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) after T-cell therapy. This study found that PET/CT scanning helped predict the effectiveness and side effects of treatment for these patients. Some background Chemoimmunotherapy...
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In a nutshell This study will evaluate the antibody therapy odronextamab for patients with relapsed B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The primary outcomes will be how many patients respond to treatment, and how many have a complete response (cancer no longer detectable). The details For B-cell NHL which has relapsed (returned) after...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the association between total body irradiation and further breast cancer diagnosis in patients treated with blood or marrow transplantation for leukemia-lymphoma. This study concluded that there is an association between the total body irradiation and an increased risk of breast cancer in certain...
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In a nutshell This study was carried out to assess the outcomes of pregnant women who have non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The authors concluded that treating NHL with CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone)-like regimens during pregnancy can be considered after the first trimester. Some background NHL...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the role of antithymocyte globulin in preventing graft-versus-host disease after matched sibling donor transplantation. This study concluded that this treatment can reduce the occurrence of graft-versus-host-disease in these patients. Some background One treatment option for patients with blood...
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In a nutshell This study examined if pre-treatment with immunotherapy could improve the effectiveness of following treatment for patients with hard-to-treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The results indicated that immunotherapies increased the effectiveness of other treatments such as chemotherapy for some patients. Some background While...
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In a nutshell This study examined how common side effects of the heart, including heart failure, were among patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma who received CHOP or R-CHOP chemotherapy. The results showed that only a minority developed side effects and that older patients and female patients were more likely to develop them. Some background Both...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the activity of two types of asparaginase drugs in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This study concluded that this type of treatment needs close monitoring for optimal effectiveness. Some background Asparaginase (ASNase) is a drug used in the treatment of...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated mental functioning in older survivors of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). This study concluded that these individuals may have some mental function decline and lower mental function compared to individuals who did not have cancer. Some background Research suggests that cancer treatments have been shown to cause...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the association of uric acid levels before a stem cell transplant and patient outcomes. This study concluded that high uric acid levels before the transplant led to an increased mortality. Some background Uric acid is a product of metabolic breakdown and is a normal component of urine. It can also be...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the herpes zoster vaccine (Shingrix) in patients with blood cancer who are receiving anti-cancer therapy. This study concluded that the Shingrix vaccine was effective in these patients, with manageable side effects. Some background Shingles is caused by a virus called herpes zoster....
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