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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Kymriah® (tisagenlecleucel), a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T-cell immunotherapy, for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma after 2 or more…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tibsovo® (ivosidenib) in combination with azacitidine for newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a susceptible isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1) mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test in…
Women earn less than men in more than 90% of academic medical specialties, both when starting their careers and 10 years later, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. The data suggest that…
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has released updated recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination and pre-exposure prophylaxis for patients with cancer. These recommendations clarify that most patients with active cancer or a recent history of cancer…
A majority of National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers violated federal law last year by failing to disclose payer-specific prices for cancer therapies, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The Hospital Price…
A systematic review has revealed biomarkers that may provide prognostic insight and guide treatment in patients with cancer and COVID-19. Researchers identified 7 biomarkers that were positively associated with severe COVID-19 in cancer patients. Three…
The incidence of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and deaths among AML patients are increasing worldwide, according to a study presented at the NCCN 2022 Annual Conference. The study did show that mortality-to-incidence indices (MIIs) are…
The incidence of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and deaths among AML patients are increasing worldwide, according to a study presented at the NCCN 2022 Annual Conference. The study did show that mortality-to-incidence indices (MIIs) are…
Children who take medications containing phthalates may have an increased risk of developing childhood cancer, particularly osteosarcoma and lymphoma, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.1 The study included…
A new cancer diagnosis is independently associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular death, according to a large study published in JACC: CardioOncology. The study also showed an increased risk of stroke, heart failure, and…
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