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For myeloma patients with progressive disease (PD) after induction therapy

Salvage Therapy Does Not Up Survival for Progressive Myeloma

Deepening of response through salvage therapy not linked to improved progression-free, overall survival
Autologous stem cell transplantation may be an effective treatment option in high-risk

ASCT May Offer Alternative for Tx of High-Risk Follicular Lymphoma

Autologous stem cell transplantation explored for high-risk, early therapy failure FL prior to rituximab use
A two-dose course of recombinant zoster vaccine is associated with a reduction in the incidence of herpes zoster among adults who have undergone autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Two-Dose Course of Vaccine After HSCT Cuts Incidence of Zoster

Incidence of herpes zoster decreased during median 21-month follow-up after autologous HSCT
Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation with an unrelated donor results in better transplantation outcomes than cord blood transplantation in acute myeloid leukemia patients with active disease

Allo-HCT With Unrelated Donor Tied to Better Outcomes in AML

In active AML, outcomes superior for allo-HCT with unrelated donor than for cord blood transplantation
A tool has been developed that can improve standardization and transparency when describing cell therapies

Experts Develop Standardized Tool for Describing Cell Therapies

Consensus reached on contents of DOSES tool for improving standardization and transparency
For older patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation

Population Mortality Affects Long-Term Follow-Up of AlloHCT

Substantial part of total nonrelapse mortality for older patients due to population mortality
A consensus statement for the use of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in the treatment of multiple myeloma has been developed by Mayo Clinic physicians; the recommendations were published in the March issue of Bone Marrow Transplantation.

Recommendations Issued for HSCT in Multiple Myeloma

Autologous stem cell transplant remains essential component of MM therapy in eligible patients
For children with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia with late bone marrow relapse

Favorable Outcomes Seen in Long Term for ALLR3 Trial

Findings for risk-stratified tx in B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia, late bone marrow relapse
In only the second known case worldwide

Second Man HIV-Free After Stem Cell Transplant

Donor had double copy of gene mutation that confers natural resistance to HIV
Autologous stem cell transplantation may be beneficial for some patients with nodal peripheral T-cell lymphoma in the first complete remission

Autologous Stem Cell Transplant May Aid Some With Nodal PTCL

Prospective cohort study suggests benefit of ASCT for some with nodal peripheral T-cell lymphoma