Genetic basis of MPN: Beyond JAK2-V617F.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) patients are required to have a caregiver present for up to 100 days post-transplant. Caregivers provide essential support during HCT but experience immense stress and burden. Increasing research has developed interventions for HCT caregivers. This review systematic...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Bangerter LR,Griffin JM,Langer S,Hasan B,Kim WS,Murad MH,Khera N

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:No therapy is uniformly effective in the management of immunoglobulin light chain amyloidosis (AL amyloidosis). Despite the common generalization, therapy is highly effective. Options available to patients with AL amyloidosis include high-dose therapy, but this is applicable to only about one fourth of patients. Thera...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Gertz MA,Zeldenrust SR

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The use of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) for the purposes of diagnosis, prognosis, assessment of treatment response, and monitoring for relapse is a new and developing field in lymphoma. This review aims to summarize many of the most recent advances in ctDNA applications. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studi...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Darrah JM,Herrera AF

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Over the past two decades, the introduction of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) has transformed the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). With four agents currently approved for frontline use in chronic-phase (CP) disease, it follows that treatment decision-making has been rendered more challe...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Kennedy JA,Hobbs G

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Passive immunotherapy with therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) has revolutionized the treatment of cancer, especially hematological malignancies over the last 20 years. While use of mAbs has improved outcomes, development of resistance is inevitable in most cases, hindering the long-term survival...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Torka P,Barth M,Ferdman R,Hernandez-Ilizaliturri FJ

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a complex clonal disorder. The disease is characterized by chromosomal and molecular abnormalities that propagate and expand the abnormal clone(s). The main goal of therapy is to achieve and ultimately maintain a complete remission. In the younger AML patient (less than 60 years of age)...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Fernandez HF

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple myeloma (MM) is characterized by abnormal proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow leading to symptoms of anemia, renal failure, hypercalcemia, and bone lesions. Bone imaging is critical for the diagnosis, staging, assessment for the presence and extent of bone lesions, and initial treatment of MM. Sk...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Raza S,Leng S,Lentzsch S

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an update on the pathogenesis of enteropathy-associated T cell lymphoma (EATL) and its relationship with refractory celiac disease (RCD), in light of current knowledge of immune, genetic, and environmental factors that promote neoplastic transformation of intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs)....

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Chander U,Leeman-Neill RJ,Bhagat G

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of imatinib represented a breakthrough in the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). However, about 20% of patients treated in early chronic-phase CML are off therapy after 6 years because of resistance or intolerance, and most patients taking imatinib remain BCR-ABL-positive at the molecula...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： La Rosée P,Hochhaus A

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There are limited treatment options for relapsed/refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) patients who progress on brentuximab vedotin and programmed death-1 inhibitors. Camidanlumab Tesirine (Cami) is a new agent that has shown activity in multiply relapsed/refractory cHL patients. In this review,...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Epperla N,Hamadani M

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Progress in the understanding of the biology of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and in the development of new and effective therapies has generated a shift in treatment paradigms within only a few years. Traditional chemotherapy agents such as alkylators or nucleoside analogs are rapidly being replaced by combination reg...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Faderl S,Wierda W,Keating MJ

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allogeneic haematopoietic cell transplantation continues to be an important curative therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Traditionally accepted indications for allografting adult ALL patients need reevaluation in light of outcomes with paediatric-like intensive regimens. Minimal residual disease status an...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Dhawan R,Marks DI

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The recent development of brentuximab vedotin (BV), an antibody-drug conjugate targeting CD30-positive cells, has led to therapeutic advances in the treatment of T cell lymphomas. In this review, we discuss key studies of BV in peripheral T cell lymphoma (PTCL) and cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) and...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Shea L,Mehta-Shah N

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among the few drugs that have shown a benefit for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in randomized clinical trials over the last several decades is the CD33 antibody-drug conjugate, gemtuzumab ozogamicin (GO). Undoubtedly, this experience has highlighted the value of antigen-specific immunotherapy in AML. A wi...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Buckley SA,Walter RB

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review discusses the current standard of care for incorporation of FLT3 TKIs and HCT into the treatment of FLT3-ITD AML. Additionally, this review provides an approach to the patient with relapsed/refractory disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Over the last decade, the routine use of HCT as consolidative t...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Hunter BD,Chen YB

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, the treatment of multiple myeloma has undergone significant changes. The availability of novel agents bortezomib, thalidomide and lenalidomide considerably improved the outcome of patients. The advantages related to the use of novel agents have been shown in various studies in patients eligible and in...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Guglielmelli T,Palumbo A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A high risk of arterial and venous thrombosis is the hallmark of chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), particularly polycythemia vera (PV) and essential thrombocythemia (ET). Clinical aspects, pathogenesis and management of thrombosis in MPN resemble those of other paradigmatic vascular diseases. The occurrence...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Finazzi G,De Stefano V,Barbui T

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the majority of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) achieve a complete remission with induction chemotherapy, most will ultimately relapse. Therefore, the optimal postremission therapy for AML remains to be defined, and further improvements in treatment strategies are required. Clinical trials have dem...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Bradstock K

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia is a clonal malignancy of the ageing hematopoietic stem cell characterized by a biased differentiation leading to persistent monocytosis and inconstant hypersensitivity of myeloid progenitors to granulo-monocyte colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF). Cytogenetic abnormalities identified in...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Selimoglu-Buet D,Solary E

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are stem cell-derived clonal myeloid malignancies characterized by a unique somatic mutational profile since three mutually exclusive mutations (JAK2V617F, MPL, and CALR) sustain the great majority of the cases. However, clinical observation that autoimmune diseases may predispose t...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Barosi G

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Morphologic dysplasia is an important factor in diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). However, the role of dysplasia is changing as new molecular genetic and genomic technologies take a more prominent place in diagnosis. This review discusses the role of morphology in the diagnosis of MDS and its interactions w...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Shaver AC,Seegmiller AC

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Social media has dramatically changed the access and exchange of information in healthcare and beyond. A variety of platforms and resources exist allowing blood and marrow transplant providers, researchers, and patients to interact. We review the adoption of social media by the transplantation communi...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Patel SS,Majhail NS

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple myeloma is a disorder of terminally differentiated plasma cells, characterized by immune dysfunction, deregulated signaling within the bone marrow stromal compartment, and a microenvironment that fosters immunosuppression. Immunomodulatory techniques, such as allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (all...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Karp Leaf R,Cho HJ,Avigan D

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measuring the quality of care for patients with chronic cancers is difficult, especially for heterogeneous malignancies such as the myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Recent work suggests that improvements may be needed in the quality of diagnostic, treatment, and end-of-life care for patients with these syndromes. More...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Frosch ZA,Abel GA

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a unique lymphoma subtype comprising 6% to 8% of new lymphoma diagnoses. It is generally considered to be incurable with standard lymphoma therapies. The median overall survival (OS) is often reported to be 3 to 4 years, but more recent data suggest that the median OS may be longer than 5...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Kahl BS

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The DNA hypomethylating agents (HMAs) azacitidine and decitabine are currently the most frequently administered disease-modifying therapies for patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). However, azacitidine and decitabine are not curative, the median response duration is 11-15 months, and only 10-20 %...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Roberts DA,Steensma DP

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is characterized by coagulopathy, leukopenic presentation and sensitivity to anthracyclines, all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and arsenic trioxide (ATO). For the last 25 years, APL has been treated with a combination of ATRA and chemotherapy for induction followed by consolidation and ...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Cull EH,Altman JK

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) is a relatively rare lymphoma subtype affecting mainly young adults. Its molecular signature and clinical features resemble classical Hodgkin lymphoma. The optimal chemotherapy for this lymphoma subtype has not been established. The addition of rituximab to anthracycline bas...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Dabrowska-Iwanicka A,Walewski JA

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) has curative potential for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), though with considerable nonrelapse mortality and morbidity. The International Prognostic Scoring System, despite its confines, remains a widely used tool guiding treatment decisions in MDS. Th...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Gergis U,Wissa U

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Compared with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in older children, ALL in infants has a dismal outcome because rearrangements of the mixed-lineage leukemia (MLL) gene occur in about 80% of these patients, leading to an aggressive type of leukemia. With most recent therapies, about 50% long-term event-free survival is...

journal_title：Current hematologic malignancy reports

authors： Pieters R

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00