Lymphoma & Plasma Cell Disorders
Conference Coverage
Expert discusses which diets are best, based on the evidence
The Mediterranean diet is not only helpful for losing weight but also can reduce the risk of various chronic diseases.
From the Journals
Cancer pain declines with cannabis use
Lower use of other meds was also seen in patients who used cannabis.
From the Journals
AFib risk with cancer drugs underestimated
Many cancer therapies increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, but this is underreported in clinical trials.
Conference Coverage
Atorvastatin cut anthracycline cardiac dysfunction in lymphoma
Feature
Cancer clinics begin to accommodate patients demanding new cancer detection tests
Sales teams are making a big push for multicancer early detection tests.
Latest News
New PDT therapy for CTCL to be reviewed by FDA
The treatment has received orphan drug and fast track designations from the FDA, and orphan designation from the European Medicines Agency,...
News
FDA calls for withdrawal of multiple myeloma drug Pepaxto
A confirmatory trial to show clinical benefit raised concerns about safety.
Feature
Multiple myeloma diagnosed more via emergency care during COVID
While trying to avoid COVID-19 infection, patients ultimately diagnosed with multiple myeloma may have delayed interactions with healthcare...
From the Journals
Quality of life benefit exaggerated in some cancer studies
Guidelines
Evidence still lacking that vitamins prevent CVD, cancer: USPSTF
In its final recommendation statement on the subject, the task force does, however, recommend against use of vitamin E and beta-carotene.
Diminutio
Patients with blood cancers underutilize palliative care
Today in “Diminutio,” Sarah D’Ambruoso, NP, highlights this and other key presentations on palliative care from the ASCO annual meeting.