Long-Term Remissions of CLL in First Personalized Cell Tx Trial
T cells reprogrammed to contain chimeric antigen receptor targeting CD19 protein on B cells
Addition of Glitazone to Chemo May Help Treat CML
Combining glitazones with standard treatment improved survival in small study
Agent Orange Tied to MGUS in Vietnam Vets
Exposed veterans have higher rates of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance
FDA Approves Varubi for Chemo-Induced Nausea, Vomiting
For prevention of the delayed phase of nausea, vomiting caused by chemotherapy
Older Cancer Patients Heavily Use Health Care Services
Regardless of chemo intensity, palliative care, hospice rarely used with acute myeloid leukemia
Mushroom Powder Shows Potential in Prostate Cancer
Reduction in prostate-specific antigen level in some patients with biochemical recurrence
Endoscopic Evaluation Advised in Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Report of elderly man with mantle cell lymphoma in addition to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
August 2015 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for August 2015. This roundup includes...
CDC: Smoking Rate Falls to 15.2 Percent in the United States
Higher tobacco taxes, tough messages contributing to decline
Genomic Sequencing Benefits Some Childhood Cancer Patients
Benefits seen for some children and young adults with relapsed or refractory cancer
