Hematology
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CAR T cells produce complete responses in T-cell malignancies
ORLANDO – There were no cases of severe cytokine release syndrome or severe neurotoxicity reported with the anti-CD5 chimeric antigen receptor T...
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Administrative data can help drive quality improvement in breast cancer care
Using electronic administrative databases in five Italian regional oncology networks found, for instance, the extensive use of blood tumor markers...
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Survival data reported from largest CAR T trial in B-cell lymphoma
ORLANDO – Progression-free survival results were best among complete responders and patients with primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma or...
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ASH releases guidelines on managing cardiopulmonary and kidney disease in SCD
ORLANDO – ASH has released the first of five new sets of sickle cell disease guidelines, with the first focusing on screening and management of...
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New ASH guideline: VTE prophylaxis after major surgery
ORLANDO – The chair of VTE guidelines panel presented highlights of the latest guidelines in a special session at the annual meeting of the...
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Aspirin plus a DOAC may do more harm than good in some
Adding aspirin to DOAC therapy for the secondary prevention of VTE or the prevention of stroke associated with NVAF without a clear indication...
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High complete response rate seen with novel CAR-T for myeloma
ORLANDO – A CAR T product targeting B-cell maturation antigen, one of several in development, was associated with a 100% overall response rate.
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ASCO releases revised version of its Patient-Centered Oncology Payment model
Officials at the American Society of Clinical Oncology are seeking approval of the model as a payment option in Medicare.
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ASH preview: Key themes include tackling CAR T obstacles, sickle cell advances, VTE
New findings take aim at CAR T-cell therapy-related obstacles and highlight potential new paths forward.
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Survey: Cancer-related pain, opioid use up since 2018
Almost half of patients with cancer did not use anything to manage related symptoms, according to an ASCO poll.