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Adding Mylotarg to Chemo Fails to Boost Survival in NPM1-Mutated AML

But trial detects "meaningful benefit" when it comes to relapse, editorialists say

May 15, 2023
 A photo of the vial and packaging of Mylotarg.
Allo-Transplant Tied to Better PFS in Advanced Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas

Results will likely "encourage a practice change," editorialists say

May 10, 2023
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FLT3 Inhibitor Doubles Overall Survival in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Median OS improved from 15 months to nearly 32 months with quizartinib

May 09, 2023
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World's Smallest Skin Cancer; Exercise Boosts Immune Cells; Cannabis and Pain Relief

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

May 05, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Mysterious White Blood Cell Disorder Not Just 'AIDS Without HIV'

Idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia not so heterogenous after all

May 03, 2023
A photo of human papillomaviruses in the bloodstream.
Sodium Thiosulphate Not Much Help for Calciphylaxis in CKD

Though used off-label for years, treatment isn't very beneficial

Apr 26, 2023
A close up photo of calciphylaxis.
Blinatumomab Plus Chemo Effective in Aggressive Infant ALL

Low incidence of relapse after treatment "remarkable," researchers say

Apr 26, 2023
A photo of vials of Blincyto over a computer rendering of the destruction of lymphoblast cells
Antibody-Drug Conjugate Gets FDA Thumbs Up for Untreated DLBCL

Adding polatuzumab vedotin to a modified version of R-CHOP significantly improved PFS

Apr 20, 2023
FDA APPROVED polatuzumab vedotin (Polivy) over a computer rendering of antibodies attacking a cancer cell.
Blood, Breast Cancer Survivors Stand Out for Heart Risks Over a Decade Later

Research suggests cancer-specific precision monitoring and risk stratification

Apr 19, 2023
A photo of a mature woman holding a pink breast cancer ribbon.
Novel Antibody Induces Durable Responses in Heavily Pretreated Myeloma

Overall response rate of 90% in patients who received highest doses of REGN5459

Apr 18, 2023
AACR over a photo of Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
FDA OKs Cell Therapy to Lower Infection Risk After Stem Cell Transplant

Omidubicel reduced infections in blood cancer patients from 60% to 39% at 100 days posttransplant

Apr 17, 2023
FDA APPROVED omidubicel (Omisirge) over a computer rendering of leukemia cells in the blood stream.
Oral Drug Improves Sunlight Tolerance in Genetic Photosensitivity Disorders

Dersimelagon significantly extended time to sun-related prodromal symptoms

Apr 12, 2023
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Blood Donor's Sex Makes No Difference for Survival

Only difference seen was higher incidence of MRSA infection in recipients of female donor blood

Apr 12, 2023
A close up of a woman squeezing a red rubber ball while donating blood.
SYK Inhibitor Promising in Early Trial of Primary ITP

Sovleplenib demonstrated "consistent response" as second-line treatment

Apr 11, 2023
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