Aggressive Lymphomas
From the Journals
First-line CAR T-cell therapy could help cure some lymphomas
Axi-cel is already approved for some forms of relapsed/refractory lymphoma, and a new phase 2 study hints that it has potential as a frontline...
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100 coauthored papers, 10 years: Cancer transplant pioneers model 'team science'
MSKCC medical oncologists share expertise in HSCT, Spanish background, a gift for mentoring, and 100 peer-reviewed publications written together...
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DKMS: Small nonprofit to world’s largest stem cell donor registry
A German family’s tragedy launched DKMS, a multinational organization whose goal is to “delete blood cancer.”
Conference Coverage
NHL: As a second-line treatment in phase 3 trial, tisa-cel disappoints
In this phase 3 BELINDA study, CAR T-cell therapy did not prolong event-free survival as a second-line treatment of aggressive non-Hodgkin...
From the Journals
Don’t delay: Cancer patients need both doses of COVID vaccine
For patients with cancer, immune response to the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is reduced, and there is a need for a booster dose at...
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CDER chief reflects on advances in rare diseases
“People always call me fearless, but I feel like I just state the facts,” Dr. Janet Woodcock said.
Conference Coverage
Survey quantifies COVID-19’s impact on oncology
Oncologists detail how COVID-19 has impacted care, caregivers, continuing medical education, and clinical trials.
From the Journals
Hepatitis screening now for all patients with cancer on therapy
All patients with cancer who are candidates for systemic therapy should be screened for hepatitis B, says the American Society of Clinical...
From the Journals
American Cancer Society update: ‘It is best not to drink alcohol’
Guidelines
NCCN guidelines highlight ‘complicated’ treatment for pediatric lymphomas
The guidelines include recommendations for managing pediatric Burkitt lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Conference Coverage
Study halted; ‘hyperprogression’ seen with nivolumab for R/R PTCL
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