Hematology
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Cancer patients unaware of their increased thrombosis risk
“These professionals are on the front line of the battle; they are among the first healthcare workers given the chance to suspect a clot and...
Conference Coverage
Novel COVID-19 vaccine could fill the void for patients with blood cancers
Existing vaccines provide weak protection for immunocompromised patients with B-cell deficiencies.
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Some leukemias detectable up to 16 years before diagnosis?
Sequencing analysis showed that even high-risk CLL subtypes precursor states may exist up to 16 years longer than previously thought.
Article
Cancer Data Trends 2022
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First-line CAR T-cell therapy could help cure some lymphomas
Axi-cel is already approved for some forms of relapsed/refractory lymphoma, and a new phase 2 study hints that it has potential as a frontline...
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Eating olive oil may slow CLL disease progression
A pilot study in Greece suggested that consuming extra virgin olive oil daily induced the apoptosis of cancer cells.
Article
Hematocrit, White Blood Cells, and Thrombotic Events in the Veteran Population With Polycythemia Vera
Patients with polycythemia vera, a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm, have a greater morbidity and mortality risk than the general population,...
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Complex link between gut microbiome and immunotherapy response in advanced melanoma
Previous studies have identified the gut microbiome as “a potential biomarker of response as well as a therapeutic target” in melanoma and other...
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FDA approves new CAR T-cell treatment for multiple myeloma
Study results show that this treatment for refractory/relapsed multiple myeloma can provide deep, durable responses and long treatment-free...
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Stopping venetoclax treatment early reduces CLL survival outcomes
Survival outcomes are decreased with early, permanent discontinuation of venetoclax but unchanged by treatment interruption, regardless of...
