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FDA Approves JAK Inhibitor That Addresses Anemia in Myelofibrosis

In a phase III trial, momelotinib reduced anemia, constitutional symptoms, and splenomegaly

Sep 18, 2023
FDA APPROVED momelotinib (Ojjaara) over a computer rendering of myelofibrosis cells.
Weight-Loss Surgery Tied to Lower Blood Cancer Risk in Women

Consider surgery for primary prevention in people with obesity, researchers suggest

Sep 15, 2023
 A photo of a surgeon performing radiofrequency ablation
Cisplatin Shortage Eases; Air Pollution Linked to Breast Cancer; Pap Test Confusion

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Sep 15, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Stem-Cell Mobilization Booster Wins FDA Approval for Multiple Myeloma

Motixafortide plus filgrastim increased adequate harvest rate from 9.5% to 67.5%

Sep 11, 2023
 FDA APPROVED motixafortide (Aphexda) for use with filgrastim (Neupogen) over a fluorescent image of human stem cells
FLT3 Inhibitor Improves AML Survival With or Without Stem-Cell Transplant

Best outcomes with transplantation, but non-transplant patients also benefited from quizartinib

Sep 11, 2023
SOHO over a photo of George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
High Rate of Durable Responses in R/R Lymphoma With Bispecific Antibody

Response rate exceeds 60%, with 15- to 20-month duration with epcoritamab

Sep 11, 2023
SOHO over a photo of George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
Study Questions Value of Interim PET Imaging to Guide Frontline Hodgkin Treatment

One of 40 patients changed treatment but all remained on brentuximab regardless of scan results

Sep 09, 2023
SOHO meeting
Standard Lymphoma Therapies Tied to Higher Risk for New Malignancies

Increased risk for non-melanoma skin cancer, MDS, AML versus the general population

Sep 09, 2023
A close up photo of a nurse taping the intravenous line to her male patient’s wrist during chemotherapy.
Early Major Response to Ponatinib in Pretreated CML Portends Better Outcomes

Molecular or cytogenetic response at 3 months correlated with better survival

Sep 08, 2023
SOHO over a photo of George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
Intensive Pretransplant Consolidation in Older AML Fails to Improve Results

Newer therapies and strategies might show more promise for boosting survival

Sep 07, 2023
SOHO over a photo of George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
Microdevices for Glioma; Cervical Adenocarcinoma Test; Language Gaps and Cancer Care

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Sep 07, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
More Intense ALL Therapy Improves Outcomes in Adolescents, Young Adults

Treatment with "pediatric-inspired protocols" improved event-free, relapse-free survival

Sep 07, 2023
SOHO over a photo of George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
Cancer Patients More Likely to Die During COVID Pandemic

Omicron wave was especially deadly, and those with blood cancers at increased risk

Sep 01, 2023
A photo of a nurse prepping her female patient for chemotherapy, both are wearing protective masks.
Prayer to Cure Cancer; Exercise for Sexual Dysfunction; Carb Intake and Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Sep 01, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
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