Ibrutinib Therapy Linked to New, Worsened Hypertension
Ibrutinib-related hypertension associated with increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events.
Hematologic Cancers
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The Disappointing Reality of Crowdfunding Cancer Care
If crowdfunding doesn’t work, here’s how oncologists can help patients with financial toxicity.
Some Targeted Therapies May Miss the Mark
Ten different drugs continued to kill cancer cells even when their target proteins were removed.
A Salvage Therapy Option for Follicular Lymphoma Makes Headway
A response‐adapted treatment with rituximab, bendamustine, mitoxantrone, and dexamethasone appeared effective as a salvage therapy for follicular lymphoma.
A Prospective Study on Urine Alkalization With an Oral Regimen Consisting of Sodium Bicarbonate and Acetazolamide in Patients Receiving High-dose Methotrexate
[Cancer Management and Research] Researchers sought an alternative regimen for urine alkalization in patients receiving high-dose methotrexate. The typical regimen, IV sodium bicarbonate, has been on shortage. This study determined the safety of an oral regimen of sodium bicarbonate and acetazolamide to achieve a urine pH >7, which is necessary for safe administration of high-dose methotrexate.
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