Microsoft co-founder, NBA/NFL team owner Allen treated for lymphoma Nov 17, 2009
Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma ... SEATTLE (AP) Microsoft co-founder has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. (USA Today -- Sports)
Naples golfer repeats as SW Am champion Nov 16, 2009
Over the past 12 months, St. Martin has undergone 83 radiation treatments to battle lymphoma, which was diagnosed two years ago. His golf game is far from top form, as evidenced by the 82-83 he posted this weekend. (The News-Press -- Sports)
No. 5 Tar Heels Open With Rout Of Charleston, 88-57 Nov 14, 2009
Forward is sidelined as she recovers from Hodgkin's lymphoma, and guard sat out to rest a sore knee. Breland likely will redshirt this season, but Lucas' injury in practice caught the team off-guard. (Tarheelblue.com)
Allow seriously ill to use medical marijuana Nov 14, 2009
Numerous prestigious medical organizations support legal medical marijuana access for the seriously ill, including the American Public Health Association, the American Nurses Association, the Illinois Nurses Association, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Studies have shown that marijuana relieves debilitating symptoms including nausea, appetite loss and severe pain. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
SNM applauds expanded medicare coverage for cervical cancer Nov 13, 2009
" Working with other medical societies, SNM encouraged CMS to end the prospective data collection requirements for FDG PET for the initial staging of some patients with cervical cancer. Previously, patients needing PET for initial staging of cervical cancer had to have this performed under the CMS coverage with evidence development policy, if the patient had not first had CT or MRI performed or if other imaging was done but showed evidence of metastatic disease outside of the pelvis. Based on... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Researchers 'Notch' A Victory Toward New Kind Of Cancer Drug Nov 13, 2009
This work was supported by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the American Association for Cancer Research, the American Society of Hematology, the Harvard & Dana-Farber Program in Cancer Chemical Biology, the NIH and other funding organizations. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
NBA great Abdul-Jabbar has rare form of leukemia Nov 12, 2009
About 5,000 cases of CML are expected to be diagnosed in the United States this year, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society said. More than 22,000 people are living in the US with the disease. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Fort Myers man, 83, beats age, sets goal to keep doing so at 90 Nov 12, 2009
A survivor of non-Hodgkins lymphoma who has had two total knee replacements, Audet, 86, bettered his age by two shots in September at C-Way Golf Course in Clayton, N.Y.. He even made the towns local paper, which was nice, said Audet, who offered his customary, modest response after his feat: every once in a while. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Drugs To Treat Anemia In Cancer Patients Linked To Thromboembolism Nov 12, 2009
Dr. Hershman and colleagues analyzed the association between use of ESAs and venous thromboembolism and overall survival in patients who were 65 years or older and diagnosed with colon, non-small cell lung, or breast cancer or diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, between 1991-2002. These cancers were chosen because they were thought to be common cancers for which ESAs were frequently used. (Science Daily)
Abdul-Jabbar upbeat, says leukemia rare but treatable Nov 11, 2009
Today about 95% do, said Andrea Greif, spokeswoman for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. "We've taken a disease that 10 years ago had a life expectancy of no more than five years and turned it into a manageable condition," said Brian Druker, Gleevec's inventor. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ex-NBA star Abdul-Jabbar has cancer Nov 11, 2009
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society estimates the five-year survival rate for CML of 44. 4 percent. (CNN)
Minnesota teen who fled chemo now cancer-free Nov 10, 2009
After he returned, he underwent court-ordered chemo to treat Hodgkin's lymphoma, then started radiation therapy. Family spokesman Dan Zwakman tells KSTP-TV everything is going as planned. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
There's more to the battle than beating cancer Nov 10, 2009
But six years after treatment for potentially fatal lymphoma, resuming normal life is still a work in progress. You're expected to get back on the treadmill and keep going. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
State Senator has cancer Nov 10, 2009
Republican Senator Al Melvin announced Monday that he has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma ... Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is an immune-system cancer that the American Cancer Society estimates will strike nearly 66,000 people in the United States in 2009. (KOLD.com, AZ)
New cast ready for ACC starring roles Nov 10, 2009
(No decision has been made about senior Jessica Breland, who earlier this summer was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. . (News & Observer -- Sports)
Approved Lymphoma Drug Shows Promise In Early Tests Against Bone Cancer Nov 9, 2009
9, 2009) A drug already approved for the treatment of lymphoma may also slow the growth of the most deadly bone cancer in children and teens, according to an early-stage study published online today in the International Journal of Cancer ... The drug, a proteasome inhibitor developed by Millennium Pharmaceuticals and Johnson & Johnson, was approved by the FDA for the treatment of a rare, aggressive form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2006 and for multiple myeloma in 2008 ... 9, 2008) Patients... (Science Daily)
Genmab Announces Start of Ofatumumab Phase III Head to Head Study in DLBCL Nov 9, 2009
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summary: Genmab has initiated a Phase III study of Arzerra ofatumumab in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma ... Genmab A/S (Copenhagen: - ) announced today the initiation of a Phase III study of Arzerra (TM) ofatumumab plus chemotherapy versus rituximab plus chemotherapy to treat patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). (Primezone Releases)
At your service Nov 9, 2009
Leukemia Lymphoma Myeloma Family Support Group: 386-238-2220. Man to Man Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group: 800-227-2345; 386-676-6490. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Ground breaks on Flight 93 memorial Nov 8, 2009
After he returned, he underwent court-ordered chemo for Hodgkin s lymphoma, then started radiation therapy. A judge has asked for reports from Brown County Family Services and Daniel s doctor. (Boston Globe)
Local biotech firm wins OK on cancer drug Nov 7, 2009
The drug, called Istodax, treats a rare skin cancer known as cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, or CTCL. Roughly 20,000 people in the United States have the cancer, which affects the immune system ... There are already three drugs on the market to treat CTCL, a form of non-Hodgkin s lymphoma: Ontak and Targretin, made by Eisai Inc. of Woodcliff Lake, N.J., and Vorinostat, made by pharmaceutical giant of Whitehouse Station, N.J. Physicians also prescribe drugs approved for other types of cancer to treat... (Boston Globe)
Anchorage cancels swine flu shot clinic Nov 7, 2009
John Farleigh said his common-law wife is a veteran and has had lymphoma, but has not been able to locate the vaccine at the VA or her cancer doctor's office. The vaccine is most regularly available at Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sandy Springs: You’d best not mess with our mayor Nov 7, 2009
And she has stared down lymphoma, including chemotherapy. The disease is tough enough on its own, but the cure is no day at the beach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
First Use Of Antibody And Stem Cell Transplantation To Successfully Treat Advanced Leukemia Nov 7, 2009
Grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, the Edson Foundation and the Frederick Kullman Memorial Fund supported this research. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Researchers find new way to attack inflammation in Graves' eye disease Nov 7, 2009
Rituximab has been used to treat patients with other autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and in non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma. The drug works by depleting B cellsthe body's normal antibody-producing cellsthat appear to go awry in autoimmune diseases. (EurekAlert!)
Is a raspy voice a common chemo side effect? Nov 5, 2009
My husband just completed six cycles of R-CHOP chemotherapy for his non-Hodgkin's diffuse large B cell lymphoma in his upper stomach. Compared with what we've heard others have endured, his side effects were relatively mild. (CNN -- Health)
Marlin resident faces numerous challenges Nov 5, 2009
In October 2008, Olga Rosas learned she had been diagnosed with lymphoma and underwent six months of chemotherapy. Now, less than 10 months later, the lymphoma has spread to her bones and Olga faces a bone marrow transplant in the near future. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
UNC looks young Nov 5, 2009
Breland, the team's top returning scorer, was diagnosed this summer with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer that affects the immune system. Hatchell said Wednesday that Breland's cancer has gone into remission and that she has completed chemotherapy. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Man crosses West on foot to raise money for cancer Nov 5, 2009
The goal is to raise 1 million for the American Cancer Society by the time he reaches Lubbock and visits his aunt Debbie Yoakum a major inspiration for his trip who is being treated for stage IV lymphoma. Hucks has kept a blog, documenting his experiences along the way. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Obituaries, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 (939) Nov 4, 2009
PRINCETON Ronnie B. Allen, 62, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at his home in Princeton of lymphoma due to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Church of God in Princeton, where he was involved in the Mens Group, was a Sunday School teacher and was a youth leader for many years. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
CONFERENCE PREVIEWS Nov 4, 2009
North Carolina should be right in the mix, as long as star forward Jessica Breland's health is good: The team's leading returning scorer and rebounder was diagnosed with lymphoma in the spring and has undergone chemotherapy treatments. The Heels also count on guards Cetera DeGraffenreid and Italee Lucas. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ryan Hess is battling cancer, but he’s not alone. He lives in Sahuarita with his wife, Margie, and their children, Hallie and Max. Nov 4, 2009
In June, Hess was diagnosed with a rare and extremely aggressive form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma known as T-cell lymphoma. His treatment has included intensive chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Gene Therapy Repairs Injured Human Donor Lungs Nov 2, 2009
8, 2007) People who undergo nonmyeloablative stem-cell transplants, or 'mini transplants,' for leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers have comparable outcomes regardless of whether they receive. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Dr. Gott: Vegetarian diet endorsed by patient's doctor Nov 2, 2009
When I was 23, I was diagnosed with stage III Hodgkin's lymphoma. I survived 18 months of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Jacques Chanier, 57, noted pianist and ‘musical poet’ on Boston’s jazz scene Nov 1, 2009
He died at home in Lincoln on Oct. 18 of complications from CNS lymphoma, a rare brain cancer. Mr. Chanier was 57 and previously lived in Somerville. (Boston Globe)
Helper T Cell's Effect Raises Possibility Of Cellular Therapy, Vaccine Development Oct 31, 2009
The research was funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, M. D. Anderson's Center for Targeted Therapy, a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Scholar Award to Dong, and a Trust Fellowship of M. D. Anderson. Co-authors with Dong and first author Natalia Martin-Orozco, Ph. (Science Daily)
Personal choice, personal mission Oct 31, 2009
Her maternal aunt suffered from breast and lung cancer and died in her mid-30s; a grandmother had lymphoma; and a great-grandfather had breast cancer, which is rare in men. Though she currently has no signs of breast cancer, Keith opted for a prophylactic double mastectomy -- an operation that nearly eliminates her chances of getting the disease. (Albany Times Union)
Immunotherapy demonstrates long-term success in treating lymphoma Oct 31, 2009
New study results demonstrate high success rates using specialized white blood cells to prevent or treat lymphoma associated with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV-lymphoma) in patients who have received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) ... Lymphoma is a cancer of white blood cells called lymphocytes that are largely responsible for maintaining the body's immunity, and EBV is one of the most common human viruses that can have a long-lasting impact on the body's immune system ...... (EurekAlert!)
Tough choices: Pregnant with cancer Oct 30, 2009
A year and a half after I was diagnosed, we learned that Melissa, the oldest and then seven months pregnant, had Hodgkin's lymphoma. She began treatment immediately (they delivered her baby at 36 weeks) and went through months of hard-core chemo and radiation, then she relapsed and had to have a grueling stem cell transplant. (CNN)
Fresno County's best educators earn honors Oct 30, 2009
She also gives students one-on-one homework help and volunteers for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Irma Montalvo, a bilingual tutor for Liberty Intermediate School in Kerman, was given the Bruce Barnett Award. (Fresno Bee)
Fighting breast cancer with humor, hope Oct 29, 2009
My mother inherited many of Cissy s hats and shawls when she was diagnosed with lymphoma last year. After she died in March, they were donated to a cancer center near my mother s home, where other women can wear the same garments two beloved women once wore. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Exercise is good medicine for lymphoma patients Oct 28, 2009
A healthy dose of exercise is good medicine, even for lymphoma patients receiving chemotherapy, University of Alberta researchers have found. The Healthy Exercise for Lymphoma Patients (HELP) trial, a three-year study led by Kerry Courneya, Canada Research Chair in physical activity and cancer in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, found that a regimen of aerobic exercise training produced significant improvements in physical functioning and overall quality of life benefits in... (EurekAlert!)
Ever wonder why you sneeze? Oct 28, 2009
When to worry: If your glands remain enlarged for several weeks after a cold or the flu is gone, that could be, in rare cases, a sign of a more serious illness, such as lymphoma. Home remedies: There's not much you can do to reduce swollen glands. (CNN)
Family of teen who fled chemo wants court out Oct 27, 2009
Daniel Hauser, 13, is undergoing radiation treatments for childhood Hodgkins lymphoma ... Daniel, of Sleepy Eye, was diagnosed with childhood Hodgkins lymphoma in January and stopped chemotherapy after one round because it made him sick. (MSNBC -- Health)
Do drug therapies raise risk of bladder cancer? Oct 27, 2009
Previous research, in some of which Karagas participated, has shown associations between such drug therapies and higher risk of skin cancer and lymphoma. A similar risk for bladder cancer, the new report says, "might indicate the need for closer monitoring of individuals who regularly take glucocorticoids.". (EurekAlert!)
Research Puts A 'Fas' To The Cause Of Programmed Cell Death Oct 27, 2009
"In certain autoimmune conditions and types of lymphoma/leukaemia there is massive over-production of secreted Fas ligand. Since our research shows that secreted Fas is pro-inflammatory, and therefore detrimental, and since the aforementioned disease states are characterised by inflammatory tissue destruction, it may be possible to alleviate some of the manifestations of these diseases by neutralising the secreted Fas ligand with antibodies or soluble receptors," Professor Strasser said. Now the... (Science Daily)
Community rallies around woman fighting 2nd round of cancer Oct 27, 2009
who is a Mercer County High School senior, overcame Hodgkins lymphoma after being diagnosed with the illness last winter. He is doing great, Dorothy Saddoris said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Patrick Carney » Oct 27, 2009
Doctors had called Cheryl the previous day to inform her that Nick had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma ... "Nick's No. 27 jersey permanently hangs in the high school locker room. During the HEADstrong tournaments in Nick's honor, and in youth games throughout the area, players of all teams lace up with lime green shoelaces for their cleats. Lime green represents the exact disease Nick suffered from -- mature B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. This is one of the lacrosse community's ways... (ESPN -- College Sports)
Eisai and TSD Japan Enter into a License and Joint Development Agreement of Denileukin Diftitox in Japan Oct 26, 2009
Denileukin diftitox is a solution for intravenous injection for the treatment of patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) whose malignant cells express the CD25 component of the interleukin (IL)-2 receptor (CD25+) ... CTCL is a type of cutaneous non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that comes in a variety of forms ... While CTCL is often regarded as a low-grade lymphoma, it is slowly progressive and can take anywhere from several years to upwards of ten to reach tumour stage. (JCN Network, Japan)
New lymphoma treatments offer some hope Oct 23, 2009
When Dr. Thomas Miller, a hematologist and oncologist from the Arizona Cancer Center, spoke about lymphoma at the West Center on Tuesday, he asked the audience of about 85 how many had or knew someone close with lymphoma ... When he came to the center 32 years ago he said cancer and lymphoma research was quite primitive ... Giving an easy-to-understand explanation of this kind of cancer, Miller said lymphoma is cancer of certain types of white blood cells called lymphocytes. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Study Shows How Normal Cells Influence Tumor Growth Oct 22, 2009
Leone is the recipient of the Pew Charitable Trusts Scholar Award and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Scholar Award. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Studying Cancer In Pet Dogs To Find New Treatments For Human Patients Oct 21, 2009
Over the last 30-40 years investigators have used this approach to advance understanding and treatment of several human cancers, such as bone cancer (osteosarcoma), lymphoma, and melanoma. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Bowel Disease Drugs Increase Cancer Risk Oct 20, 2009
Following up after almost 3 years, the researchers found 23 new cases of cancers -- one of Hodgkin's lymphoma and 22 of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Statistical analysis showed that patients receiving thiopurines -- like azathioprine produced by several generic drugmakers and by GlaxoSmithKline as Imuran -- had a more than five-fold increased risk of lymphoma compared with those who had never received the drugs, the researchers said in a study published in The Lancet journal ... Older male patients... (MEDLINEplus)
Trial begins in lawsuit against maker of Zometa Oct 20, 2009
Stevens, who has lymphoma, developed a degenerative jaw disorder after taking the drug. Novartis faces Zometa-related lawsuits from about 550 plaintiffs nationwide. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Drinking Your Way to Health? Perhaps Not Oct 20, 2009
Wine also has been found to increase life expectancy and provide potential protection against some forms of cancer, including esophageal cancer and lymphoma. But don't invest in that case of Pinot noir just yet. (MEDLINEplus)
In Nike Women's Marathon, it's ladies first Oct 20, 2009
Marcheschi, 28, had battled Hodgkin's lymphoma and won, beating the disease into remission a year ago ... Marcheschi, 28, had battled Hodgkin's lymphoma and won, beating the. (San Francisco Chronicle)
October hoopla begins Oct 18, 2009
Other highlights of the evening included the huge applause for Jessica Breland, a senior forward on the women's team who is being treated for Hodgkin's lymphoma; it's still not known whether she will play this season. After a video commemorating the 100th season of Carolina basketball was played, the men's team donned everything from Elvis wigs to boxers to shiny gold suits to perform musical skits honoring the five years UNC has won an NCAA championship. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New therapy for vasculitis will help patients avoid infertility and cancer Oct 18, 2009
Researchers have identified that Rituxan, a drug previously approved for the treatment of non-Hodgkin's B cell lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis, can treat severe ANCA-associated vasculitis as effectively as cyclophosphamide, the current standard therapy ... "If you followed patients long enough, you found they had a higher risk of leukemias, lymphomas and solid tumors," said Dr. Spiera, who is also an Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College ... Rituxan, manufactured by Genentech,... (EurekAlert!)
Cousins Blair Downey (left) and Madison McLean are St. Joseph residents currently being treated for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). As honored heroes, they will kick off the Light the Night walk on Saturday in Kalamazoo for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Contributed photo Oct 17, 2009
Blair Downey, 17, a senior at St. Joseph High School, and Madison McLean, 14, an eighth-grader at Lakeshore Middle School, will march as "honored heroes" during the Light the Night Walk to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The girls bill themselves as the "Cancer-Kicking Cousins.". (The Herald-Palladium)
Faith helps them cope with cancer Oct 17, 2009
She has helped me a lot in the days and weeks after our dad's passing from Hodgkin's lymphoma this summer. She was lifting and moving and cleaning and packing boxes like a teenager. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Roche Raises Forecast for Sales as Revenue Exceeds Analysts' Expectations Oct 15, 2009
Sales of MabThera, used to treat non-Hodgkins lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis, increased 2. 7 percent to 1. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
What Drives Genes? Human Epigenome Mapped Oct 15, 2009
Epigenetic changes play a crucial role in the development of cancer and some drugs that directly interact with the epigenome have been approved for the treatment of lymphoma and lung cancer and are now tested against a number of other cancer types. "Unless we know how these drugs affect the entire epigenome, we don't really understand their full mechanism of action," says Ecker. (Science Daily)
Using RNAi-based Technique, Scientists Find New Tumor Suppressor Genes In Lymphoma Oct 15, 2009
Known as tumor suppressors, the newly identified genes and the insight that they provide into devising new therapeutic strategies against lymphoma are described in a paper published this week in Cancer Cell ... In the newly reported experiments, this process revealed more than 10 genes whose deactivation accelerates the development of deadly lymphomas -- tumors of the immune system -- in the mice ... The cells were then injected into mice, which were monitored for the development of lymphomas. (Science Daily)
Allos raises $93M in stock offer Oct 14, 2009
Folotyn is designed to help extend the lives of patients who have a rare form of blood cancer called peripheral T-cell lymphoma and for whom other drug treatments have failed. Allos last month received federal Food & Drug Administration to sell the drug. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Dogs help advance cancer research in humans Oct 14, 2009
Besides, they also studied cancers in other animals for decades, particularly bone cancer, lymphoma and melanoma. Now, the U.S. National Cancer Institute's Comparative Oncology Trials Consortium encourages the study with a view towards helping people. (Xinhuanet, China)
At your service Oct 12, 2009
Leukemia Lymphoma Myeloma Family Support Group: 386-238-2220. Man to Man Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group: 800-227-2345; 386-676-6490. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
