Dr. Ramanathan on Treatment Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer
March 29th 2017Ramesh K. Ramanathan, MD, vice chair of research in the Department of Hematology/Oncology at Mayo Clinic, discusses why pancreatic cancer is resistant to several therapies, as well as the early, preclinical promise observed with immunotherapy.
Emerging Treatments, New Guidelines Advance MPN Care
December 14th 2016The NCCN recently published new guidelines for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), with an emphasis on diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care strategies for myelofibrosis. Subsequent editions will focus more on other MPNs, including essential thrombocythemia, polycythemia vera.
Expert Expresses Need for More Effective Treatments for Aggressive Lymphomas
December 14th 2016Treatment for patients with aggressive lymphomas needs to be intensified with more effective strategies, potentially including an infusion, dose-adjusted regimen of etoposide phosphate, prednisone, vincristine sulfate, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin hydrochloride, and rituximab.
Dr. Fonseca on FDA Approval of Daratumumab Triplets in Multiple Myeloma
November 22nd 2016Rafael Fonseca, MD, professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, discuses the recent FDA approval of daratumumab (Darzalex) in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone or bortezomib (Velcade) and dexamethasone for patients with relapsed multiple myeloma following at least 1 prior therapy.
Expert Emphasizes Need to Enhance Treatment Strategies for Indolent Lymphomas
November 22nd 2016Investigators are exploring therapy options for patients with indolent lymphomas—including follicular lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, and small lymphocytic lymphoma—as rituximab regimens are proving to not be a long-term option for many patients.