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Study Reveals Leukemia Transplant Successes and Persistent Relapse Risks

November 21st 2024

Long-term survival rates for patients with leukemia after hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) are encouraging but personalized transplant strategies remain important to improve outcomes.

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OS Better With Belantamab Mafodotin Triplet vs Daratumumab in R/R MM

November 19th 2024

Don M. Benson, MD, PhD, James Cancer Hospital
Elevating Myeloma Care Amidst Complex Treatment Choices

November 15th 2024

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NUP98 Rearrangements Linked to Poor Outcomes in AML

November 15th 2024

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Tacrolimus Linked to Lower Acute GVHD Risk

November 7th 2024

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Once-Weekly Carfilzomib Safe, Effective in All Age Groups of Patients With RRMM
February 20th 2019

Once-Weekly Carfilzomib Safe, Effective in All Age Groups of Patients With RRMM

Laura Joszt, MA
Patients of all ages see benefits with once-weekly carfilzomib compared with a twice-weekly dose, according to an analysis of the phase 3 A.R.R.O.W. trial.
CMS Proposes That Patients Be Enrolled in Studies to Get Coverage for CAR T-Cell Therapy
February 15th 2019

CMS Proposes That Patients Be Enrolled in Studies to Get Coverage for CAR T-Cell Therapy

Mary Caffrey Allison Inserro
The payment model will gather data that will be used to create a long-term model for patients not enrolled in studies or registries.
Preparing Patients and the Health System for Curative Therapies in the Pipeline
February 12th 2019

Preparing Patients and the Health System for Curative Therapies in the Pipeline

Laura Joszt, MA
Experts at the “Paying for Cures: Ensuring patient access and system sustainability" event discussed how the healthcare system can pay for curative therapies that have high upfront costs with benefits that accrue over time.
Identifying Patient Preferences in MM Treatment Improves Shared Decision Making
February 10th 2019

Identifying Patient Preferences in MM Treatment Improves Shared Decision Making

Laura Joszt, MA
Two studies presented at the 60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition examined patient preferences in multiple myeloma (MM) treatment and the importance of understanding these preferences when making treatment decisions.
Ineligibility for Intensive Chemotherapy Impacts QoL Scores, Survival in AML
February 7th 2019

Ineligibility for Intensive Chemotherapy Impacts QoL Scores, Survival in AML

David Bai, PharmD
Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are ineligible for intensive chemotherapy tend to have poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) scores that are independent predictors of poor survival, a recent study reported.
Obesity-Related Cancers Are on the Rise in Young Adults
February 7th 2019

Obesity-Related Cancers Are on the Rise in Young Adults

Kelly Davio
A recent observational study, which used data covering more than half of the US population, found that the incidence of cancer linked to obesity is on the rise in young adults.
Long Noncoding RNAs Contribute to Prominent Signaling Pathways in BCP-ALL
February 2nd 2019

Long Noncoding RNAs Contribute to Prominent Signaling Pathways in BCP-ALL

David Bai, PharmD
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in the pathogenesis of b-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP-ALL) and contribute to the stratification of BCP-ALL subtypes, according to results from a recent study.
FDA Approves Ibrutinib Combination as Frontline Treatment for CLL
January 29th 2019

FDA Approves Ibrutinib Combination as Frontline Treatment for CLL

Jaime Rosenberg
The approval marks the first non-chemotherapy combination regimen for the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Two Studies Look at Factors Impacting Response to Multiple Myeloma Treatment
January 26th 2019

Two Studies Look at Factors Impacting Response to Multiple Myeloma Treatment

David Bai, PharmD
Two recent studies analyzed patients with multiple myeloma to identify factors that impacted response to therapy.
Treatment Advances Make Supportive Care More Important in Multiple Myeloma
January 22nd 2019

Treatment Advances Make Supportive Care More Important in Multiple Myeloma

Laura Joszt, MA
As patients with multiple myeloma live longer thanks to advancements in treatments, more attention is being paid to treatment-related toxicities that are becoming more relevant.
Once-Weekly Carfilzomib Improves PFS, OS in High-Risk Patients With MM Over Twice-Weekly Dose
January 19th 2019

Once-Weekly Carfilzomib Improves PFS, OS in High-Risk Patients With MM Over Twice-Weekly Dose

Laura Joszt, MA
Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) who have high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities typically have shorter progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) compared with standard-risk patients. In an analysis of 2 studies, patients with high-risk MM had improved outcomes when taking carfilzomib once a week compared with a twice-weekly dose.
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Tisagenlecleucel Shows Promise for Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
January 17th 2019

Tisagenlecleucel Shows Promise for Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

David Bai, PharmD
Published results confirm the efficacy of tisagenlecleucel in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Maintenance Therapy for Multiple Myeloma Needs Improvement Beyond Lenalidomide, Study Says
January 12th 2019

Maintenance Therapy for Multiple Myeloma Needs Improvement Beyond Lenalidomide, Study Says

David Bai, PharmD
Maintenance therapy with lenalidomide remains a standard of care for patients with multiple myeloma. However, optimizing maintenance therapy in this setting is required as a result of lenalidomide’s lack of overall survival benefit and improvement in outcomes for patients with high-risk cytogenic abnormalities, according to a recent study.
BMS, Celgene Discuss $74 Billion Acquisition During JP Morgan Healthcare Conference
January 8th 2019

BMS, Celgene Discuss $74 Billion Acquisition During JP Morgan Healthcare Conference

Jaime Rosenberg
Bristol-Meyers Squibb (BMS) and Celgene kicked off the 37th Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference by discussing their leading drugs, near-term launches, and early pipeline assets.
Dr Brian Koffman: It Is Critical That Patients Educate Themselves and Leverage Their Advantages
January 5th 2019

Dr Brian Koffman: It Is Critical That Patients Educate Themselves and Leverage Their Advantages

As a physician, Brian Koffman, MDCM, DCFP, DABFM, MS Ed, medical director, CLL Society, was able to leverage his medical and scientific knowledge during treatment for his chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and he encourages other patients to educate themselves on their illnesses in order to receive the best care.
Radiotherapy Plus Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Pediatric Patients With Hodgkin Lymphoma
January 5th 2019

Radiotherapy Plus Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Pediatric Patients With Hodgkin Lymphoma

Laura Joszt, MA
Pediatric patients with early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma who are treated with chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy, known as combined modality therapy, have an improved 5-year survival rate compared with patients treated with chemotherapy alone.
Dr Elizabeth Griffiths Outlines Recent Approvals in AML
January 4th 2019

Dr Elizabeth Griffiths Outlines Recent Approvals in AML

Elizabeth Griffiths, MD, associate professor of oncology, department of medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center discusses recent approvals for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors Have Increased Risk of Later Tumors
December 29th 2018

Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors Have Increased Risk of Later Tumors

David Bai, PharmD
Children with Hodgkin lymphoma who are treated during childhood and survive to adulthood have higher incidence rates of breast, lung, colorectal, and thyroid cancer than the general population, according to a recent study.
Dr Alison Moskowitz Discusses Survival Disparities in Hodgkin Lymphoma
December 29th 2018

Dr Alison Moskowitz Discusses Survival Disparities in Hodgkin Lymphoma

Patients who are over 60 with Hodgkin lymphoma have much lower survival rates than patients who are under 60, explained Alison J. Moskowitz, MD, medical oncologist, clinical director, lymphoma inpatient unit, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Chemotherapy for Solid Tumors Associated With Increased Risk of AML, MDS
December 28th 2018

Chemotherapy for Solid Tumors Associated With Increased Risk of AML, MDS

Laura Joszt, MA
Patients who are treated with chemotherapy for their solid tumors have an increased risk of therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia (tMDS/AML) despite advances in chemotherapy regimens, according to a new study in JAMA Oncology.
Dr Brian Koffman Highlights Incredible Responses to CLL Treatments
December 20th 2018

Dr Brian Koffman Highlights Incredible Responses to CLL Treatments

There have been incredible responses to treatments for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), but there remains a tremendous unmet need for patients, said Brian Koffman, MDCM, DCFP, DABFM, MS Ed, medical director, CLL Society.
Diabetes, Cancer Interviews Among Most-Watched Videos of 2018
December 20th 2018

Diabetes, Cancer Interviews Among Most-Watched Videos of 2018

Laura Joszt, MA
Throughout the year, The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) offered a number of video programs, including Peer Exchange discussions and interviews, on a range of topics. Here are the most-watched videos published by AJMC® in 2018.
NCI Director Highlights a Year of Progress in Hematology, Outlines Areas of Focus Going Forward
December 19th 2018

NCI Director Highlights a Year of Progress in Hematology, Outlines Areas of Focus Going Forward

Jaime Rosenberg
During the 60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition held December 1-4 in San Diego, California, Norman Sharpless, MD, director, National Cancer Institute (NCI), brought attention to several advances made in hematologic malignancies over the past year and highlighted 4 areas of focus going forward.
Ibrutinib Regimens Have Superior PFS Compared With Chemoimmunotherapy in Older Patients With Untreated CLL
December 13th 2018

Ibrutinib Regimens Have Superior PFS Compared With Chemoimmunotherapy in Older Patients With Untreated CLL

David Bai, PharmD
Ibrutinib-containing regimens have similar overall survival rates but significantly higher progression-free survival (PFS) rates at 2 years compared with bendamustine plus rituximab.
Myelofibrosis Survival After Discontinuing Ruxolitinib Differs Based on Reason for Discontinuation
December 12th 2018

Myelofibrosis Survival After Discontinuing Ruxolitinib Differs Based on Reason for Discontinuation

Jaime Rosenberg
Following failure with ruxolitinib, there are limited treatment options available and among these patients who fail on the treatment, prognosis is unfavorable, particularly among those who started ruxolitinib with advanced stage disease, according to a study presented at the 60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition.
ELOQUENT-3: Adding Elotuzumab to Pomalidomide, Dexamethasone Improves PFS in R/R Multiple Myeloma
December 8th 2018

ELOQUENT-3: Adding Elotuzumab to Pomalidomide, Dexamethasone Improves PFS in R/R Multiple Myeloma

David Bai, PharmD
ELOQUENT-3 trial results found that adding elotuzumab to pomalidomide and dexamethasone improved progression-free survival (PFS) and overall response rate in patients with multiple myeloma that had relapsed from or were refractory to (R/R) lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor.
Ruxolitinib Results in Better Treatment Response, Less Toxicity in Early Primary Myelofibrosis
December 7th 2018

Ruxolitinib Results in Better Treatment Response, Less Toxicity in Early Primary Myelofibrosis

Jaime Rosenberg
According to a study presented at the 60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition, held December 1-4 in San Diego, California, a World Health Organization–defined diagnosis of primary myelofibrosis may help better identify patients who may need strict monitoring during treatment with ruxolitinib.
FDA Approves Targeted Drug to Treat Relapsed or Refractory AML With FLT3 Mutation
December 3rd 2018

FDA Approves Targeted Drug to Treat Relapsed or Refractory AML With FLT3 Mutation

Laura Joszt, MA
Once-daily gilteritinib pills have been approved to treat adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a FLT3 mutation. Approximately 25% to 30% of patients with AML have this mutation, which is associated with an aggressive form of the disease and carries a higher risk of relapse.
Epigenetic Changes Are the Main Contributor to Immune Escape in Posttransplantation AML Relapse
December 1st 2018

Epigenetic Changes Are the Main Contributor to Immune Escape in Posttransplantation AML Relapse

David Bai, PharmD
In patients who relapse after allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation, the therapeutic benefits that transplantation provide is diminished through mechanisms that remain unclear. A new study analyzed the genetic and epigenetic alterations of leukemic cells to determine any common features of relapse after transplantation
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