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All articles tagged: Acute leukemia of unspecified cell type not having achieved remission (C95.00)

HealthDay 18 January at 11.04 PM

Risk for Cancer Increased for Relatives of Patients With Leukemia

Relatives of patients with myelodysplastic neoplasia (MDS), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), or acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have an increased risk for cancer, according to a study published in the February issue of Cancer Epidemiology.Nikolaj Juul Nitschke, from Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark, and colleagues estimated t

HealthDay 21 December at 04.47 PM

American Society of Hematology, Dec. 9 to 12

The annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology was held from Dec. 9 to 12 in San Diego and attracted participants from around the world, including hematology specialists as well as clinical practitioners and other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and

HealthDay 19 December at 04.59 AM

Air Pollution May Increase Risk for Childhood Leukemia

Exposure to traffic-related air pollution may be associated with an increased risk for childhood leukemia, according to a study published in the August issue of Environment International.Christian Kreis, Ph.D., from the University of Bern in Switzerland, and colleagues investigated the association between traffic-related air pollution

HealthDay 13 December at 03.33 PM

Increasing Body Mass Index Tied to 18 Site-Specific Cancers in Men

Increasing body mass index (BMI) at age 18 years is associated with development of subsequent site-specific cancers in men, according to a study published online Nov. 6 in Obesity.Aron Onerup, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, and colleagues examined BMI at age 18 years and incident site-specific cancer (

Evalytics 05 December at 05.25 PM

FDA investigating risk of secondary cancers after CAR-T therapy to treat cancer

The FDA is investigating the risk of secondary cancers in patients treated with CAR-T therapies, used for certain cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Nineteen cases of T-cell malignancies have been reported following these treatments. While CAR-T therapies are beneficial, there's growing concern about their potential risks, including serious T-cell malignancies. The FDA advises lifelong monitoring

Evalytics 20 November at 06.13 PM

Childhood cancer mortality has fallen significantly in the US, but disparities have emerged, CDC report shows

Childhood cancer mortality in the U.S. has fallen by 24% from 2001 to 2021, with notable disparities among racial groups. The leading cause of death shifted from leukemia to brain cancer, despite overall progress in reducing cancer fatalities among children.