Sodium Thiosulfate Appears to Decrease Ototoxic Effects of Platinum Chemo Without Compromising Efficacy
More studies are needed to confirm if there is an effect on survival, according to researchers.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Integrated Palliative Care Improves Symptoms, Coping in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment
Analysis findings that demonstrated the benefit of an integrated palliative care intervention for hospitalized patients with AML were presented at the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Study Finds Tislelizumab Plus Chemotherapy Prolongs PFS in Squamous NSCLC
Investigators report findings from the RATIONALE307 trial that assessed treatment with tislelizumab in patients with squamous NSCLC.
Chemotherapy Associated With Reduced Risk of Alzheimer Disease in CRC Survivors
A retrospective study was conducted to identify the relationship between Alzheimer disease or other neurocognitive disorders and previous treatment with chemotherapy for colorectal cancer.
Upfront Low-Dose Chemo-Immunotherapy Safe, Effective for Elderly With CLL
A study was conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of fludarabine and cyclophosphamide combined with rituximab for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma in elderly patients and those with comorbid conditions.
Delay in Initiating RT After Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced NSCLC May Shorten DFS
A team of investigators sought to determine whether the timing of radiotherapy after induction chemotherapy affected survival in patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
Addition to Supportive Care Documentation Decreased AE Risks Associated With High-Dose Methotrexate
Incorporating 2 standardized documents into the process for supportive care measures improved outcomes for patients receiving HD-MTX.
A Missed Premedication Prior to Docetaxel Ameliorated by Standard Dose of Dexamethasone
A randomized clinical trial compared a fixed-dose strategy with a physician-directed strategy in patients who missed a premedication dose prior to docetaxel therapy.
VTE Risk Remains High in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Despite Thromboprophylaxis
Immunomodulatory imide drug (IMiD) therapy, including thalidomide and lenalidomide, has been associated with a high risk of VTE in patients with NDMM.
Oral Chemotherapy Coordinator Improves Adherence, Adverse Effect Management
Implementing a role especially for helping patients manage their oral chemotherapy improved adherence, AE management, and other challenges patients experience.
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