Increased Incidence of Second Malignancies in Patients With Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Researchers assessed 13,276 patients with chronic myeloid leukemia to characterize the incidence and types of second malignancies in this patient population.
Hematologic Cancers
Extranodal and Spleen Involvement Predict Outcomes in Follicular Lymphoma
The detection of extranodal, soft tissue, bone, and spleen involvement at baseline predicted poor survival outcomes in patients with untreated follicular lymphoma.
Enhanced Reimbursement Incentives for Generic Cancer Drugs Found Not to Affect Prescribing Patterns
Critics of the study say they are not surprised by the study’s conclusions, as oncologists make treatment decisions based on best treatment course, not money.
Tibsovo Approved to Treat Newly Diagnosed AML With IDH1 Mutation
The FDA has expanded the indication for Tibsovo to include treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia with a susceptible isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1) mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test in adult patients who are ≥75 years old or who have comorbidities that preclude use of intensive induction chemotherapy.
Patients Have Mixed Responses Regarding Discontinuing TKI Therapy for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
An interesting finding from this study was that many of the reasons offered by patients either in support of or against TKI discontinuation related to the same topic areas.
Unrelated Donor Transplant Yields Better Results than Cord Blood in R/R Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Cord blood transplant resulted in poorer nonrelapse mortality and leukemia-free survival.
Checklist Ensures Adherence to Recommended CAR T-Cell Administration Processes
How one facility ensures compliance with a complex treatment protocol.
Multiple Myeloma Treatment Regimens
Find detailed drug treatment regimens for multiple myeloma, including primary therapy for both transplant candidates and non-transplant candidates.
Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment Regimens
Find comprehensive treatment regimens for Hodgkin lymphoma, including therapies such as ABVD + involved-field radiotherapy and more.
Leukemia Treatment Regimens: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
View detailed treatment regimens for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), with detailed instructions about primary treatment and follow-up treatment.
