Tag: Cancer: Leukemia
FDA Approves New Drug for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
The next-generation BTK inhibitor zanubrutinib showed greater progression-free survival and fewer side effects in phase 3 trial
2022 ICC Recategorization Facilitates Risk Stratification of Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Distinct mutational landscape and poorer outcomes seen for patients with MDS/acute myeloid leukemia versus MDS not otherwise specified
Inflammation Linked to Inferior Outcomes in Leukemia
Inflammation-associated gene score identified in patients with acute myeloid leukemia, which is associated with poor survival outcomes
Delay in Time to Antibiotics Permissible for Inpatient Neutropenic Fever
Time to antibiotics does not significantly affect overall survival at 180 days in patients with hematologic malignancy who develop inpatient neutropenic fever
Progression-Free Survival Increased With Zanubrutinib in Leukemia
Longer progression-free survival seen with zanubrutinib versus ibrutinib for patients with relapsed or refractory chronic or small lymphocytic leukemia
Patient-Centered Communication Tool Feasible for Seniors With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Patients, caregivers scored higher on AML knowledge and perceived greater efficacy in communicating with oncologists
Single-Tube Multiparametric Flow Cytometry Predicts Treatment Response in Leukemia
Multiparametric flow cytometry has excellent prediction for survival among patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Adherence to Quality Indicators Low in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Compliance with diagnostic and therapeutic indicators was 83 and 78 percent, while compliance with monitoring indicators was lower
Polypharmacy Prevalent Among Older Adults With Blood Cancers
Taking eight or more medications strongly associated with frailty; odds of being prefrail, frail increased with each additional med