Oncology nurses play a pivotal role in the care of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma, particularly when it comes to understanding treatment options and their effects. Recent trials have examined the use of first-line ibrutinib monotherapy in treatment-naïve patients and found that those who required a dose reduction due to adverse events (AEs) achieved efficacy outcomes similar to those without reductions. ...
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Patients with CLL who relapsed after HSCT and then received venetoclax achieved outcomes consistent with trial data.
The rituximab, fludarabine, and cyclophosphamide regimen appeared to be most effective for overall survival and response.
Data suggest patients with CLL are more anxious when receiving intravenous versus oral treatment.
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The approved dosing schedule for venetoclax is time-limited, but how many patients follow the schedule?
Though rare, CLL and CML sometimes occur sequentially or concurrently. But what is the mechanism behind the relationship?
In a currently enrolling trial, patients with CLL and NMSC will receive experimental treatment with nicotinamide.
Deborah Stephens, DO, presented the recommendations and algorithms for first-, second-, and third-line CLL/SLL therapy.
Adolescents and young adults face different challenges than older survivors of ALL. Can technology improve these challenges?
A recently approved TIW schedule provides new option for patients with ALL or LBL receiving asparaginase.
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With the shift in cancer care to the ambulatory care setting, a dedicated oncology nurse educator is a key asset to nurses.
Gastroparesis occurs in 60% of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, and is frequently overlooked in upper GI tumors.
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Alkaline phosphatase may serve as a discriminating marker in detecting bone lesions in patients with multiple myeloma.
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