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‘Chemo brain’ may have targetable causes
Key clinical point: Cognitive decline following chemotherapy may be an interplay of aging and drug-induced molecular changes. Major finding: An...
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New agents challenge role of transplant in high-risk CLL
NEW YORK—The role of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) for patients with high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is...
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Study supports 2:1 ratio for transfusion in pregnancy
PHILADELPHIA—Results of a single-center study suggest that, when it comes to massive transfusion in pregnancy, a 1:1 ratio of red blood cells (...
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Panobinostat demonstrates ‘profound’ synergy with bortezomib
NEW YORK—Calling the synergy with the proteasome inhibitor “profound,” Paul G.
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Residents arrange transfusions despite poor knowledge
On an exam assessing transfusion knowledge, the residents’ mean score was 45.7%. And in a survey, an overwhelming majority of residents said they...
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Chlorambucil’s role in untreated CLL debated
NEW YORK—With both the pro and con positions drawing on data from the phase 3 CLL11 trial, two speakers at the Lymphoma & Myeloma2014 congress...
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VIDEO: SERMs move beyond osteoporosis, breast cancer prevention
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Armored CAR T cells next on the production line
NEW YORK—Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells have “remarkable” activity, according to a speaker at the NCCN 9th Annual Congress: Hematologic...
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Purified pollen extract for hot flashes did not inhibit tamoxifen’s efficacy
Key clinical point: When SSRIs are contraindicated for treatment of vasomotor symptoms, such as in women taking tamoxifen, Relizen was found to be...
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Insured cancer patients forgo care, scrimp to get by
cancer patient and her father Credit: Rhoda Baer Despite having insurance, many US cancer patients may forgo medical care and change their...
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Cancer survivors face financial, work-related issues
chemotherapy Credit: Rhoda Baer Many US cancer survivors may be experiencing financial or work-related hardship, a new survey suggests. Twenty-...