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After CAR-T Cell Therapy, Monitor for These Symptoms at Home

August 6th 2024, 7:00pm

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Patients with blood cancer who undergo CAR-T cell therapy should monitor for fever and signs of respiratory distress, an expert said.

Navigating CML: Tools to Empower Patients and Caregivers

July 31st 2024, 3:22pm

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Joannie Clements, a patient advocate, provides insights on helping newly diagnosed patients with CML and their caregivers navigate the complexities of diagnosis, and Claire Saxton outlines resources available for them.

Understanding CML: Your Journey from Diagnosis to Treatment

July 31st 2024, 3:14pm

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A panel of experts on introduce a discussion on chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) with an overview of the disease, focusing on its subtypes and characteristics.

Iopofosine I 131 Is Promising Across Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Types

July 24th 2024, 3:00pm

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Eighty percent of patients with relapsed or refractory Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia responded to treatment with iopofosine I 131, researchers found.

5 Factors Linked to Greater Chance of Polycythemia Vera Progression

July 23rd 2024, 3:00pm

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Researchers identified five traits that may increase a person’s chance of experiencing polycythemia vera progression.

Iclusig Leads to Better Responses Than Gleevec in Leukemia Subset

July 17th 2024, 3:00pm

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Patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia had better MRD statuses after receiving Iclusig, compared with Gleevec.

Survivors May Have Successful Pregnancies After Stem Cell Transplants

July 15th 2024, 9:00pm

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Contrary to past research, blood cancer survivors may have safe and successful pregnancies up to 10 years after an allogeneic stem cell transplant.

My Invisible Losses That Emerge from Cancer

July 10th 2024, 5:00pm

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Although MDS didn’t leave physical scars, the invisible ones, like side effects from treatment, are ones that linger.

Antibody Testing May Decrease Infection Risk in Blood Cancer Survivors

July 3rd 2024, 3:00pm

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More frequent immunoglobulin G testing was associated with a decreased risk of severe infections in patients with CLL and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Some With MDS May Benefit from Delaying Stem Cell Transplants

July 1st 2024, 3:00pm

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For patients with MDS who benefit from delaying transplants, it’s important to take care of their health while savoring their time before transplant.