Multiple myeloma (MM) is complex in its presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Understanding critical symptoms in the “CRAB” acronym can enable oncology nurses to effectively educate patients and their caregivers about the disease, its symptoms, and its management. Although most oncology nurses are familiar with anemia, they can benefit from additional MM-specific information. ...
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Learn how a team developed a predictive model for breast cancer using cfDNA low-pass whole genome sequencing.
The study analyzed quality-adjusted time without symptoms of disease progression or toxicity of treatment, known as Q-TWiST.
Patients who received the vaccine within 100 days of starting an immune checkpoint inhibitor showed improved survival.
The ongoing trial is evaluating if MaaT033 can increase survival by preventing complications such as GVHD.
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