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Central Nervous System Complications and Outcomes after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
This retrospective study of 351 patients, who have undergone allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation between 2002 and 2011 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, demonstrated 12% incidence of central nervous system complications. The most common complications included posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (40%), stroke or transient ischemic attack (24%), seizures (20%), and infection (9%). The 5-year overall survival was significantly lower among patients with versus without central nervous system complications (14% vs. 44%, p=0.0004).
Source: Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma and Leukemia - June 18, 2015 Category: Hematology Authors: Vijaya Raj Bhatt, Vamshi Balasetti, Jagar J. Abduall, Smith Giri, James O. Armitage, Fausto R. Loberiza, R. Gregory Bociek, Philip J. Bierman, Lori J. Maness, Julie M. Vose, Pierre Fayad, Mojtaba Akhtari Source Type: research

Lenalidomide maintenance in patients with relapsed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplantation: an open label, single-arm, multicentre phase 2 trial
This study is registered with clinicaltrials.gov registry, number NCT00799513. Findings Between March 24, 2009, and Dec 22, 2015, we recruited 48 patients. 46 of 48 enrolled patients were assessable (two patients had unconfirmed diagnoses). 36 (78%) of 46 patients had de novo DLBCL and ten (22%) of 46 patients had transformed DLBCL. At a median follow-up of 25 months (IQR 12–56), 556 lenalidomide courses had been delivered, with an average mean of 12 courses (range 3–41) per patient; 19 patients were still in treatment at a median follow-up of 25 months. Lenalidomide was well tolerated; with the exception of neutropeni...
Source: The Lancet Haematology - February 16, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Medical Conditions Among Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Conclusion: This study found that sociodemographic factors were associated with the risk of developing medical conditions in AYA NHL, ALL and AML survivors. As expected, the risk of medical conditions varied by cancer type and treatment, with those undergoing SCT having a higher risk of medical conditions regardless of cancer type. NHL and ALL survivors who were uninsured or publicly insured were at a consistently higher risk of developing medical conditions, as were Hispanic ALL survivors and Black AML survivors. Our findings highlight the higher burden of medical conditions in subgroups of cancer survivors that may relat...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Keegan, T. H. M., Muffly, L. S., Li, Q., Alvarez, E., Brunson, A. M., Malogolowkin, M., Wun, T. Tags: 904. Outcomes Research-Malignant Conditions: Real World Outcomes Source Type: research

Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation for Patients with Richter's Syndrome:the SFGM-TC Experience
Conclusion. Our study suggests that allo-HCT is a strategy achieving prolonged survival but should be performed in young patients to limit the risk of NRM. The favorable impact of GVHd suggests an anti-RS allogenic effect.DisclosuresGuieze: abbvie: Honoraria; janssen: Honoraria; gilead: Honoraria.
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Bounaix, L., Nguyen, S., Blaise, D., Michonneau, D., Bourhis, J.-H., Maertens, J., Poire, X., Chevallier, P., Maillard, N., Yakoub-Agha, I., Mannone, L., Bernard, M., de Revel, T., Labussiere-Wallet, H., Ceballos, P., Lemal, R., Hermet, E., Ravinet, A., T Tags: 732. Clinical Allogeneic Transplantation: Results: Poster II Source Type: research