Blood Cancers | Tumor

Patients With Lower-Risk Myelofibrosis May Respond to Jakafi

September 18th 2024, 9:00pm

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Although Jakafi has been approved for patients with higher-risk myelofibrosis, those with lower-risk disease may also benefit from this treatment.

Why Transfusion Independence Matters for Patients With MDS

September 18th 2024, 7:00pm

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An expert explained the burden that red blood cell transfusions can place on patients with MDS.

Patient Characteristics Guide Decision Making for JAK Inhibitors in Myelofibrosis

September 9th 2024, 3:00pm

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Spleen size, blood counts and symptom burden are some of the factors cancer teams take into account when selecting which of the four JAK inhibitors to treat patient with myelofibrosis.

My Worries About Being Old as an MDS Survivor

September 6th 2024, 5:00pm

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Having myelodysplastic syndromes has taught me to cherish every day and to pursue the things that matter to me, like publishing a book I’ve been writing.

‘Tempo’ of MDS Helps With Timing for Stem Cell Transplants

September 5th 2024, 7:00pm

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For patients with MDS, close monitoring by doctors may help determine the appropriate timing to undergo stem cell transplants before the disease worsens.

Essential Thrombocythemia Trial Launched Evaluating Bomedemstat

August 31st 2024, 2:00pm

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The Shorespan-007 trial will investigate the new drug among patients with essential thrombocythemia who have not previously received cytoreductive therapy.

How Bispecific Antibodies Work and What Patients Can Expect

August 26th 2024, 9:00pm

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Bispecific antibodies connect the immune system with cancer cells. They offer an efficacious treatment option, but there are side effects.

6 FDA Cancer Approvals from August 2024

August 21st 2024, 7:00pm

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In August 2024, the FDA approved six new cancer treatments, including some that haven’t previously been approved.

Cancer Survivors and Olympians Need to Be in Tune With Their Bodies

August 9th 2024, 5:00pm

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Just like athletes in the Olympics, it's important for cancer survivors to keep track of everything they feel and to know their bodies well.

NCCN Recommends Rytelo for Anemia in Patients With MDS

August 7th 2024, 9:00pm

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The National Comprehensive Cancer Network now recommends Rytelo for patients with myelodysplastic syndrome who require blood transfusions.