Leukemia

Treatment with an all-oral regimen led to three-year overall survival and relapse-free survival rates of 97% in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia, a subset of acute myeloid leukemia.

As Billy Bean, MLB VP, revealed a cancer diagnosis and Toronto Blue Jays sportscaster, Jamie Campbell showed pre-skin cancer photo, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

From FDA concerns to a potential new drug, CAR-T cell therapies were dominating oncology headlines last week.

An expert discusses the FDA’s investigation into the possible association between CAR-T cell therapy and secondary T-cell malignancies.

Following promising study results, a Biologics License Application has been filed with the FDA for obe-cel (obecabtagene autoleucel), a CAR-T cell therapy for patients with relapsed/refractory (r/r) adult B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

The FDA announced rare instances of secondary diseases or cancers from CAR-T cell therapy, though this is not the first time that oncology treatments have been associated with secondary diseases.

In honor of National Family Caregiver’s Month, CURE® highlights some of the most important news in 2023.

An expert provided an overview of the promising therapies that are being investigated for the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

One doctor tells CURE why the FDA’s approval of the TKI Bosulif to treat children with chronic myelogenous leukemia “is really important.”

The FDA approved Bosulif for children aged 1 and older with newly diagnosed or resistant/intolerant chronic myelogenous leukemia.

After a stem cell donor saved the life of a patient with a rare leukemia, the two finally had a “very emotional” meeting this past spring in New York.

Patients with acute myeloid leukemia who took vitamin C and D supplements experienced fewer complications, but no overall survival benefits.

Iclusig plust reduced-intensity bested Gleevec when it came to MRD-negative complete remission in patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia did not experience a difference in relapse-free survival or non-relapse mortality with intensive versus non-intensive chemotherapy.

Survival outcomes and disparities for patients with blood cancers may depend on factors including insurance coverage, economic status and marital status.

Varying outcomes among adolescent and young adult patients with Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated with pediatric-inspired protocols or adult chemotherapy regimens warrant further study.

"I’m on a healthy footing, and that’s pretty miraculous," said singer-songwriter Andrew McMahon, an acute lymphoblastic leukemia survivor and founder of the Dear Jack Foundation.

MRD testing began among patients with chronic myeloid leukemia, a disease that lends itself to gauging MRD because it is driven by a specific genetic mutation.

Why minimal residual disease testing is the "gold standard" for some patients and providers.

Here’s a look back at blood cancer approvals from the summer of 2023.

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Dr. Lee Greenberger, chief scientific officer of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, about the current research in treatments.

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Dr. Lee Greenberger, chief scientific officer of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, who discussed recent treatment advancements and FDA approvals.

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Nikki Yuill, oncology social worker and director of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Information Resource Center, about some of the challenges faced by patients.

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Nikki Yuill, oncology social worker and director of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Information Resource Center, about some of the challenges faced by patients.

I had acute myeloid leukemia in 2016 and tackled it with chemo. I had a recurrence in 2020 and tackled it with chemo and a bone marrow transplant.