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Dr. Ravi Vij Discusses Benefits/Efficacy of Carfilzomib and Revlimid
Dr. Ravi Vij, Associate Professor of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, serves in the Section of Stem Cell Transplant and Leukemia, Division of Oncology. In this interview, he discusses several new molecules headed for FDA approval to treat multiple myeloma.
In addition, Dr. Vij talks about the efficacy of carfilzomib and lenalidomide (Brand name: Revlimid), two drugs seeking accelerated approval by the FDA. He also discusses new molecules in Phase III clinical trials. "This is an exciting time. Outcomes have continued to improve over the past decade for patients with multiple myeloma. However, we have a way to go, as multiple myeloma is still fatal in most patients," said Dr. Vij.
BCI Shows Promise of Personalized Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer
January 15th 2025The Breast Cancer Index (BCI) may help identify patients with low-risk breast cancer who could potentially benefit from reduced endocrine therapy, leading to improved quality of life and potentially lower health care costs.
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Managed Care Cast Presents: BTK Inhibitors in Treatment-Naive Patients With CLL and MCL
December 26th 2024A trio of experts discuss the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) with Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors, including cost considerations.
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Obesity at Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Worse Survival Outcomes in Pediatric Patients
January 13th 2025Pediatric patients considered obese at cancer diagnosis are linked to significantly worse survival outcomes, especially those with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and central nervous system tumors.
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