Multiple Myeloma
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Drug can safely target NF-κB pathway in MM
Credit: Rhoda Baer A new drug can safely target the NF-κB pathway in multiple myeloma (MM), according to research published in Cancer Cell....
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Animal studies help explain chemo brain
californica releasing ink after being disturbed Results of preclinical research appear to explain how the anticancer agent doxorubicin can cause...
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Hypercalcemia may be indicator for hematologic cancers
Credit: Graham Colm Hypercalcemia could be an early indication of cancer, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer. The...
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Drug can prevent chemo-induced nausea, vomiting
Credit: Rhoda Baer MADRID—A small molecule called rolapitant can prevent nausea and vomiting in patients receiving cisplatin-based chemotherapy,...
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Compound can inhibit metastasis in multiple myeloma
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Preventing cancer-related infection
Credit: CDC/Kimberly Smith and Christine Ford NEW YORK—Hand washing is still the single most effective method to prevent the transmission of...
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Drug could treat a range of blood cancers
PHILADELPHIA—A drug that targets the ribosome may be active in a broad range of hematologic malignancies, researchers say. The drug, CX-5461,...
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Split decision on role of upfront transplant in MM
Credit: Chad McNeeley NEW YORK—A debate on the pros and cons of upfront transplant in symptomatic multiple myeloma (MM) yielded a split decision...
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ETBs prove effective against lymphoma and myeloma
Credit: Rhoda Baer PHILADELPHIA—A pair of engineered toxin bodies (ETBs) can successfully treat Burkitt lymphoma and multiple myeloma, according...
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Exercise boosts anticancer effects of doxorubicin
Credit: Aaron Logan Exercising during doxorubicin treatment can amplify the drug’s cancer-fighting ability, according to preclinical research....
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Combo improves PFS in multiple myeloma
Credit: NIH Adding panobinostat to treatment with bortezomib and dexamethasone can improve progression-free survival (PFS) in previously treated...