HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCY

This study looked at 108 people in Korea with a type of blood cancer (B-cell ALL) that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. Researchers tracked side effects and how well the drug Besponsa worked in everyday hospital use. The goal was to make sure the drug is safe and…

This study tested a new, more precise way to deliver total body radiation to 36 adults with blood cancers before a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if this technique could effectively target cancer cells while better protecting the lungs from radiation damage. The approa…

This study looked at whether giving blood transfusions at home is practical and acceptable for people with advanced blood cancers who need regular transfusions. Ten patients with a life expectancy of six months or less took part. The goal was to see if home transfusions could be …

This study looked at whether 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and resistance training can help people who had a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. It involved 16 patients and their caregivers. The goal was to see if exercise improves physical function, thin…

This study looked at whether covering the cost of blood transfusions would encourage people with blood cancers to enroll in hospice earlier. Many patients delay hospice because they need regular transfusions for symptom relief, which hospices often can't afford. The study offered…

This study tested whether a smartphone app helps cancer patients take their oral medications more consistently than a traditional paper diary. A total of 124 adults with solid tumors or blood cancers were randomly assigned to use either an electronic diary or a paper diary to tra…

This study looked at the tiny organisms (bacteria and fungi) living in the mouth and nose of 62 children with leukemia or those getting a bone marrow transplant. Researchers wanted to see how these germs change before and after chemotherapy. The goal was to learn more, not to tre…

This study looked at how well the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine works in adults with weakened immune systems (like kidney transplant patients, people with cancer, or those on dialysis) compared to healthy adults. Researchers measured antibody levels and their ability to neutralize the …

This study looked at 800 children who survived blood cancer to see if having a congenital heart defect raises their risk of death or other health problems later in life. Researchers also checked for shared genes between the two conditions. The goal is to better understand and car…

This study looked at how well COVID-19 vaccines work in children and young adults (under 24) with cancer or who have had a transplant or cellular therapy. Researchers measured antibody and T-cell responses after vaccination to understand immune protection. The goal was to learn m…