Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Dr. Thomas Weber has died following a ‘short but fierce’ fight with mantle cell lymphoma.

Patients and survivors shared messages of hope and enjoyed an evening of fun at the 11^th annual celebration sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. 

Having a parent, sibling or child with blood cancer raises an individual’s risk of also receiving a blood cancer diagnosis, according to the results of a large European study.

While emerging therapies for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) continue to shape the treatment landscape, no key standard currently exists, says one expert – particularly for older patients, who benefit most from a treatment approach that has been tailored to fit them and their disease.

BTK inhibitors and CAR-T cell therapies for mantle cell lymphoma help to expand the treatment landscape for patients.

One expert discusses the current treatment options for patients with mantle cell lymphoma as well as the potential shift away from chemotherapy in the future.

Those with a first-degree relative diagnosed with certain blood cancers may be at an increased risk for developing the disease themselves.

A slower walking pace among older adults with blood cancer can be a sign of frailty – which could be useful to know when tailoring one’s care to increase survival and lower hospitalizations.

Breakthroughs such as CAR-T cell therapy in the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma could help patients overcome drug resistance and ultimately live longer, according to Dr. Michael Wang.

Newer treatments for MCL offer hope to patients living with the fast-growing and challenging-to-treat disease.