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Study of Two Sisters Sheds Light on Lymphoma Evolution
December 12, 2011 — A woman received a transplant from her sister to treat leukemia. Both sisters later developed lymphoma, suggesting transfer of a common ancestor. Finding gives scientists new insight into lymphoma ... > full story -
B Cell Receptor Inhibitor Causes Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Remission
December 11, 2011 — A new, targeted approach to treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia has produced durable remissions in a Phase I/II clinical trial for patients with relapsed or resistant disease, researchers ... > full story -
Origins of Blood Stem Cells Detemined
December 9, 2011 — Scientists have discovered a molecular marker for the immediate precursors of hematopoietic stem cells in the developing embryo, which provides much-needed insights for making these cells from ... > full story -
Aging Stem Cells May Explain Higher Prevalence of Leukemia, Infections Among Elderly
November 28, 2011 — Human stem cells aren't immune to the aging process, according to scientists. Researchers studied hematopoietic stem cells, which create the cells that comprise the blood and immune system. ... > full story -
Age No Longer a Barrier to Stem Cell Transplantation for Older Patients
November 1, 2011 — Age alone no longer should be considered a defining factor when determining whether an older patient with blood cancer is a candidate for stem cell transplantation. That's the conclusion of the first ... > full storyMore: -
More Radionuclide Therapy Is Better for Prostate Cancer Patients, Study Suggests
November 1, 2011 — For prostate cancer patients with bone metastases, repeated administrations of radionuclide therapy with 188Re-HEDP are shown to improve overall survival rates and reduce pain, according to new ... > full story -
Bedside Assessment May Provide Better Outcomes for Older Cancer Patients
October 26, 2011 — In geriatric medicine, the adage that age is just a number holds true. New research uses a simple assessment tool to determine how well older adults diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) ... > full story -
Gene Responsible for Relapses in Young Leukemia Patients
October 26, 2011 — One of the causes of resistance to cancer treatment in children is now beginning to be elucidated. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients with a particular form of the ATF5 gene are at higher risk of ... > full story -
Compound Found in Common Wart Treatment Shows Promise as Leukemia Therapy
October 26, 2011 — A new potential leukemia therapy targets only cancer cells, while leaving healthy cells alone. Many current chemotherapy treatments affect cancer cells and healthy cells, causing significant side ... > full story -
Biomarker Detects Graft-Versus-Host-Disease in Cancer Patients After Bone Marrow Transplant
October 21, 2011 — A team of researchers has found a biomarker they believe can help rapidly identify one of the most serious complications in cancer patients after a bone marrow ... > full story
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