Nutrition-Related Challenges Common for Older Adults with AML, MDS
A literature review sought to identify nutritional challenges patients with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome experience.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Processed Red Meat Intake Linked to Increased Incidence of Blood Cancers
No associations seen for intake of other foods and fatty acids with acute myeloid leukemia/myelodysplastic syndrome.
Residual Variants May Predict Relapse, Death in AML
The persistence of FLT3-ITD and/or NPM1 in blood is associated with relapse and worse survival among acute myeloid leukemia patients.
Achieving, Managing Patient Care During Maintenance Therapy for AML
The unique needs of patients with AML undergoing maintenance therapy, including care disparities and challenges, are discussed at the 2023 ONA Summit.
Texas-Mexico Border Residence Linked to Worse Survival in Children With ALL
Living along the Texas-Mexico border is associated with worse survival in children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
AML Research From ASH 2022: Novel Combinations and Evidence That “Less is More”
AML research presented at ASH 2022 highlighted promising combination regimens and suggested that some patients may benefit from less intensive treatment.
Caregivers of Older Adults With AML May Have Extra Burdens, Special Needs
An interview study explored the experiences of caregivers of older adults with acute myeloid leukemia.
SLC22A3 Methylation Patterns Linked With Prognosis in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Researchers sought to determine whether there was a relationship between methylation of the gene SLC22A3 and prognosis in different forms of AML.
Patient-Centered Communication Tool Feasible for Seniors With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Patients, caregivers scored higher on AML knowledge and perceived greater efficacy in communicating with oncologists.
Less May Be More When Treating Newly Diagnosed AML
Neither a higher dose of daunorubicin nor a second induction cycle improved outcomes in fit patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia.
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