Use of Anti-inflammatory Analgesics Has a Positive Effect on Survival Outcomes in Ovarian Cancer
The use of anti-inflammatory analgesics, such as aspirin, may extend survival for patients with ovarian cancer.
All articles by James Nam, PharmD
Myeloablative Conditioning Effective in AML Secondary to MDS/MPN Prior to Allogeneic HCT
In the EBMT ALWP study, researchers sought to determine the efficacy of myeloablative conditioning to reduce the risk for post allogeneic HCT in patients with sAML without significantly increasing non-relapse mortality.
Pulmonary Toxicity Increased in Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma Treated With Brentuximab Vedotin
A retrospective study evaluated the efficacy vs pulmonary toxicity of brentuximab vedotin for relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma in pediatric patients.
Social Support Is Biggest Determinant of Life Satisfaction for Adolescents With Cancer
Using the Questions on Life Satisfaction (FLZ-M) questionnaire, researchers determined the extent of life satisfaction across 10 subdomains reported by adolescents and young adults with cancer.
Rituximab Maintenance Improved Long-Term Survival in Elderly With Follicular Lymphoma
A retrospective analysis of outcomes demonstrated the influence of rituximab maintenance after R-CHOP or R-CVP for follicular lymphoma in elderly patients.
Insurance Status Influences Overall Survival in Follicular Lymphoma
Outcomes data demonstrated the impact of socioeconomic status and insurance coverage on outcomes for patients with follicular lymphoma by age (younger than 65 and 65 and older).
Too Much Physical Activity During Therapy for Pediatric ALL Decreases Cognitive Function
Using a longitudinal parallel-process model, researchers evaluated the impact of physical activity on symptoms, physical activity, and cognitive function in children with ALL undergoing chemotherapy.
Preventative Medications Unnecessarily Prescribed to EOL Patients With Lung Cancer
In a retrospective study conducted in the United States and the United Kingdom, researchers evaluated the prescribing of preventative medications in patients with lung cancer discharged from hospital at the end of life.
Outcomes in Bladder Cancer Tend to Be Poorer With Higher Body Mass Index
An increased body mass index (BMI) may negatively affect disease progression in patients with T1G3 non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, according to study data.
RiBVD Effective in the First-Line Setting for Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Researchers sought to determine if the newly formed regimen RiBVD was effective and tolerable in patients older than 65 with mantle cell lymphoma.
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