FDA Approves First Biosimilar to Rituxan & New Drug for AMLOn November 28, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two new products that affect the blood cancer community: Truxima (rituximab-abbs) and Xospata (gilteritinib). Truxima is approved to... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Choose to LiveA routine blood test revealed a slightly elevated white blood cell count. "No problem," said the physician's assistant, “it's probably just a cold or flu bug.” A few months later... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Giving Up on Exercise... AgainI’ve written before about how I’m mental about my weight. I know I am. It’s a work in progress. I’m so much better than I used to be. It doesn’t... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Thoughts About the Loss of a Loved One or FriendSeveral months ago, I received a sad email notifying me that a fellow nursing colleague had passed away. Rosemary was the one of several colleagues who had been diagnosed with... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
FDA Approves 2 New Treatments for AML in Older Adults & Patients with ComorbiditiesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved two new treatment options for certain people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML): Daurismo™ (glasdegib) and Venclexta® (venetoclax) in combination with other... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The "Wicket" ListAh, the bucket list. Almost all of us talk about it, but usually in the “if I won the lottery” kind of way. They include all those things that most... By mpadjen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Outrunning FatigueI know we talk about fatigue a ton here, and rightfully so. It’s one of the worst side effects of any disease, and cancer gets it in spades. The disease... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 comments
Little Sister's Big Impact After My Leukemia DiagnosisI had been divorced for many years when I got leukemia in 2003, but I didn’t go into it alone. My baby sister, Diane, stepped up, becoming my primary caregiver... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What is a Living Will?The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary for the average person to think about. However... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Words of Wisdom?Journey. Battle. Fight. Warrior. War. Purpose. Survivor. Test. Beast, which is my personal favorite. The list of words used to describe our cancer experience is endless. I’m ok with all... By Matt Goldman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
After Treatment, Figuring Out My New Healthcare RoutineAfter completing my chemotherapy, I was uncertain as to who I should see for routine health care. Routine healthcare includes annual checkups, medical tests, immunizations, and occasional sick visits. My... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Thankful for Cancer? Not YetI had a friend call me about 3 months into the start of my chemotherapy treatment to catch up and see how treatment was going. During this conversation, he started... By Crystal Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
First FDA Approval for Newly Diagnosed Types of Peripheral T-Cell LymphomaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Adcetris® (brentuximab vedotin) in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of some peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCL). The approval was made through... By Pamela Munnelly1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Family History with LymphomaWhen I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, I didn’t think I knew anyone that had this cancer let alone someone in my own family. Shortly after I shared the news... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Making a Friend in Clinic for the First TimeThis month has been full of firsts for me! Feeling good on a chemotherapy, worrying about blood test results, and, making a friend in my clinic! I have been going... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Community Thoughts: Adjusting to Life with Blood CancerOnce a diagnosis is shared aloud, life is never the same. So much changes in that moment. To move forward can be challenging; it can be a struggle to learn... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
I Take Opioids, So I’m Obviously A Drug Dealer (Call Me)It’s time to talk about pain. Ugh, yeah, I said it. That four-letter word that we all despise that can make everything so much more, well, everything. Even though it... By Daniel Malito5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
A To-Do List May Help You Fall AsleepAs cancer survivors, many of us have experienced fatigue. I have also experienced insomnia, or difficulty falling asleep. A good night’s sleep is important to promote rest and help allow... By Carole McCue3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Hair Journey Through CancerNavigating how to feel with the possibility of hair loss caused by blood cancer treatment can be quite traumatizing at your initial diagnosis. Our hair is such a big part... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Precision Medicine Research in Blood CancerI recently attended a fascinating discussion in precision medicine in cancer care. Precision medicine is the tailoring of treatment for the specific needs and unique characteristics of a patient and... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments