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FDA Alert
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for First CAR-T Cell Treatment for Relapsed or Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
04/22/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA previously approved lisocabtagene maraleucel as a second-line treatment option for adult patients with large B-cell lymphoma in June 2022.
04/22/2024
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Screening, Improved Metastatic Treatments Responsible For Substantial Decline in Breast Cancer Mortality Rate
02/07/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
Using data from observational and clinical trials, researchers examined the association between advancements in metastatic breast cancer treatment and the observed improvement in breast cancer mortality...
02/07/2024
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Research Summary
USPSTF Draft Recommendation Calls for Screening for Breast Cancer Every Other Year, Starting at Age 40
05/09/2023
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a draft recommendation regarding breast cancer screening in women aged 40 years old to 74 years old.
05/09/2023
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Research summary
Brain Metastases in Patients With Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
04/29/2023

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
A group of researchers aimed to determine the incidence rate of brain metastases in patients with metastatic uveal melanoma using data from comprehensive cancer centers.
04/29/2023
Conference Coverage
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Conference Coverage
Low-Dose Gemcitabine Beneficial Treatment for Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
04/21/2023

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
Researchers evaluated the response rate of gemcitabine in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer given at a low dosage. Their research was presented at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy...
04/21/2023
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Research Summary
AHA Releases Statement on Hypertension Induced by Anticancer Therapy
02/23/2023
The American Heart Association (AHA) addresses the adverse effect of hypertension in patients receiving anticancer therapies and how the disease should be managed.
02/23/2023
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Research Summary
Bariatric Surgery Reduces Mortality Risk of Specific Conditions
02/10/2023
The researchers examined the mortality risks of bariatric surgery compared with patients who did not undergo surgery using 40-year follow-up.
02/10/2023
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Cancer
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy to Treat High-Risk Form of Bladder Cancer
01/04/2023
The FDA’s approval of the first gene therapy to treat high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer follow a multicenter clinical trial.
01/04/2023
Cancer Pain
Cancer Pain
New Guidelines Published for Pain Management in Patients With Cancer
09/28/2022
The recommendations include effective forms of therapy to help manage common symptoms associated with cancer such as joint pain.
09/28/2022
Oncology
Oncology
Protein-Energy Malnutrition Increases the Risk of Death in Patients With DLBCL Undergoing Chemotherapy
06/27/2022
Researchers examined the impact of protein-energy malnutrition on the risk of death in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma who are undergoing chemotherapy.
06/27/2022