Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
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Treating EBV-associated lymphomas with VSTs
among uninfected cells (blue) Image by Benjamin Chaigne-Delalande NEW YORK—Type 2 Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) tumors, such as Hodgkin and non-...
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Variations in blood cancer survival across Europe
chemotherapy Photo by Rhoda Baer VIENNA—Results of the EUROCARE-5 study have revealed regional differences in survival for European patients with...
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NICE backs discounted idelalisib for CLL
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued a final draft guidance recommending that the PI3Kδ inhibitor...
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Insights from the 5-year follow-up of CTL019 in CLL
Photo courtesy of the University of Pennsylvania NEW YORK—The 5-year follow-up of the phase 1 trial of CTL019 in relapsed or refractory chronic...
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CDK inhibitor active against lymphoma too
HOUSTON—Preclinical data suggest the second-generation cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitor CYC065 is active against lymphomas as well as...
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mAb gets priority review as maintenance in CLL
Photo by Linda Bartlett The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted priority review for an application for ofatumumab (Arzerra) as...
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CAR T-cell therapy tested in Sweden
NEW YORK—For the first time, according to researchers, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has been tested in a clinical trial in...
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Plant-derived compound shows activity against NHL
The active compound in a plant extract has shown promise for treating non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs), according to researchers. The compound,...
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EMA recommends orphan designation for CAR T-cell therapy
The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA’s) Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products has adopted a positive opinion recommending that KTE-C19 receive...
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Blood cancer drugs set to be removed from CDF
Photo courtesy of CDC England’s National Health Service (NHS) plans to remove several drugs used to treat hematologic malignancies from the...
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FDA updates warning about Treanda
Photo by Rhoda Baer Last March, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement warning healthcare professionals not to use the...