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November 20th 2024
The FDA has approved updated drug labeling for Sandoz in the treatment of B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Drug Duo Granted Priority Review for CLL Treatment
October 17th 2018The FDA has granted a priority designation to a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for use in combination with Gazyva (obinutuzumab) for the frontline treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).
FDA Approves New Agent for Hairy Cell Leukemia
September 13th 2018The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Lumoxiti (moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk) for patients with relapsed or refractory hairy cell leukemia (HCL) who previously had at least two prior systemic therapies, including treatment with a purine nucleoside analog.
Relatives of Patients With Myeloid Blood Cancers May be at Two-Fold Risk for Disease
August 14th 2018Recent research showed first-degree relatives of patients with certain types of blood cancers may be at an increased risk for such disease, highlighting the importance of counseling, gene testing and surveillance.
Genetic Mutation Can Predict Acute Myeloid Leukemia Risk a Decade Before Diagnosis
July 17th 2018While there are known risk factors of developing acute myeloid leukemia (AML) – such as a myelodysplastic syndrome diagnosis and receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy – a diagnosis can still stun and individual. But researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian recently discovered a genomic pre-malignant biomarker of the disease that can identify people who are at a greater risk for AML.
Novel Drug Granted Priority Review for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment
June 27th 2018The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a priority review to a new drug application (NDA) for glasdegib to treat patients with previously untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in combination with low-dose cytarabine (LDAC), which is a type of chemotherapy, according to Pfizer, the manufacturer of the drug.
Survey Sheds Light on Why Some Use Cannabis After Stem Cell Transplant
June 13th 2018Nearly 20 percent of hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) survivors reported using cannabis, not just to ease physical and emotional side effects, but in the hopes that it would help treat their cancer, according to patient survey results presented at the 2018 of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
Venclexta Combination Receives Full FDA Approval for CLL, With or Without 17p deletion
June 8th 2018The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Venclexta (venetoclax) in combination with Rituxan (rituximab) for the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), with or without the genetic mutation 17p deletion, who have received at least one prior therapy.
Patient Legacy Lives On Thanks to Music Industry Help
May 31st 2018Fueled by the tragic loss of their son, Tony and his wife Vicky Martell built the foundation by working closely with their passionate friends in the music industry to continue his legacy and expand the foundation’s fundraising initiatives every year.
FDA Grants Gilteritinib a Priority Review for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment
May 29th 2018The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a priority review to a new drug application (NDA) for gilteritinib for the treatment of adult patients with FLT3 mutation–positive relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according to Astellas Pharma, the manufacturer of the FLT3 inhibitor.