Twins spurred man's cancer fight Oct 8, 2009
David Iron, 55, from Faversham, Kent, had suffered skin cancer and non-Hodgkins lymphoma before another cancer spread from his colon to the liver. Dr Julie Sharp, of Cancer Research UK, said his recovery from three different types of cancer was "unique". (BBC News -- Health)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: today's featured survivor: Beth Weigel Oct 8, 2009
Kind: Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Years surviving: Last treatment was May 2006. (Juneau Empire)
Serving cancer patients and fashion seekers is the job of The Wig Lady Oct 8, 2009
Wichitan Jeannie Rosenhamer was pregnant with her fifth child when doctors diagnosed her with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma earlier this year. Eight rounds of chemotherapy and four weeks of radiation left her without her hair, but for a long time, Rosenhamer chose to wear a ballcap. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Bassist finds a happier rhythm after illness Oct 4, 2009
This time a biopsy on the lymph node in his armpit revealed bad news: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at an aggressive stage 3. His body was full of cancer. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients Oct 2, 2009
Because of their weakened immune system, AIDS patients are at increased risk for so-called AIDS-defining malignancies, which include cancers such as cervical carcinoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Kaposi's sarcoma. There has been speculation that non-AIDS-defining malignancies are becoming more common among HIV patients because antiretroviral drugs help them live longer. (MEDLINEplus)
Certain cancers more common among HIV patients than non-HIV patients Sep 26, 2009
AIDS patients with suppressed immune systems are at higher risk for so-called AIDS-defining malignancies cancers such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Kaposi's sarcoma and cervical carcinoma. Some researchers have speculated, however, that HIV patients are diagnosed with more non-AIDS-defining malignancies simply because anti-retroviral drugs now used enable them to live longer, but the results of the UT Southwestern study suggest that other factors may be at work. (EurekAlert!)
Government Distrust and a Dead Census Taker Sep 26, 2009
Despite his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis, he continued working for the Census and substitute teaching at an elementary school in adjacent Laurel County while waiting for a full-time position to open up. Retired Kentucky state trooper Gilbert Acciardo, who worked with Sparkman at the elementary school, told the Associated Press that he'd cautioned Sparkman about the Census work. (Time.com)
Great Ormond Street birth is first in hospital's 157-year history Sep 23, 2009
Ms Tyler, from Canvey Island, had been in the hospital for four days with Kelly, who was being treated for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, when the baby was born five days early. The mother said she told her partner Dave Abbott before leaving: "I'm scared I'm going to have him up there.". (BBC News -- UK)
First Baby Born at World Famous Hospital In 157 Years Sep 23, 2009
Baby Zac decided to arrive while his mother Nicola Tyler, 32, was staying with her six-year-old daughter Kelly, who is having treatment for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma there ... "I went and took a warm bath and lay on the bed in Kelly's room, she said. But within a matter of minutes my contractions had become stronger and more frequent. Staff nurse Caroline Kanyanga delivered Zac with the help of several other health care workers as the paramedics made their way to the children s hospital. Kelly was... (Fox News)
Pivotal Registration Trial of OPAXIO Maintenance Therapy in First-Line Ovarian Cancer Reaches Enrollment Milestone of 600 patients, Cell Therapeutics and the Gynecologic Oncology Group Discuss Potential for Early Interim Analysis Sep 22, 2009
"We believe focusing on ovarian maintenance, and radiosensitization, not only address areas of unmet medical need, but are in the best long term strategic interest of CTI. With the FDA review of the NDA for pixantrone in relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin's lymphoma well underway and the phase III Ovarian trial of OPAXIO progressing nicely we are pleased with the advancement and future potential of these novel treatments," said James A. Bianco, M.D., CEO of CTI.. CTI has an existing license and... (PR Newswire)
How a Slate Factual Error Made Its Way Into Obama's Health Care Speech. (Sorry.) Sep 19, 2009
The insurance of the man in question, a 59-year-old Illinois restaurant owner named Otto Raddatz, did, indeed, get canceled by (now ) after he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma under a commonplace and despicable practice called rescission that would be curtailed by every health care reform bill currently under consideration. But Raddatz's treatment was not delayed fatally as a result. (Slate)
Save a Life: Join the Kiel Mortgage Marrow-thon on September 23 Sep 17, 2009
Linda is a former loan officer with Kiel who has been battling with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma for ten years. As a company, Kiel believes in giving back to the community and is therefore sponsoring the Marrow-thon as a means to raise awareness about the importance of becoming a bone marrow donor. (PR Newswire)
Sox honored by lymphoma foundation Sep 16, 2009
Boston pitcher Jon Lester, diagnosed with a rare but treatable form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2006 before returning to the Majors in 2007, was on hand for the award presentation. Members of LRF's Massachusetts chapter distributed information on WLAD and their foundation on Tuesday, and messages appeared on the Fenway Park video board. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Roslindale's Meagan Foley's Marauders continue to fight cancer for the Jimmy Fund Sep 16, 2009
Meagan Foley of Roslindale was diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma when she was 8 years old, and has participated in the Jimmy Fund Walk since that time ... When Foley, now 23, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma at the age of 8, she received her chemotherapy treatments at the Jimmy Fund Clinic. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Co-founder of California news wire service dies Sep 16, 2009
Family spokeswoman Daniela Ryan says Burke died Sunday with his wife Lyn at his side after a battle with leukemia and non-Hodgkins lymphoma ... Burke, who had leukemia and non-Hodgkins lymphoma, died at his home in Palm Springs, family spokeswoman Daniela Ryan said. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
18 month Follow-up Data on Phase III Study of Pixantrone in Late Stage Relapsed or Refractory, Aggressive Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Continues to Demonstrate Significant Improvement in Complete Remission and Progression Free Survival Over Standard Chemotherapy Sep 16, 2009
SEATTLE, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) (Nasdaq and MTA: CTIC) today released updated 18-month follow-up clinical data for its phase III EXTEND (PIX 301) trial of pixantrone (BBR2778) for patients with advanced, relapsed or refractory, aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Responses were evaluated by an Independent Assessment Panel that was blinded to patient assignment. (PR Newswire)
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) Advances Pixantrone Filing Process in Europe; Submits Pediatric Investigation Plan (PIP) Sep 15, 2009
SEATTLE, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) (Nasdaq and MTA: CTIC) announced today that it has submitted a Pediatric Investigation Plan (PIP) to the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) as part of the required filing process for approval of pixantrone for treating relapsed or refractory, aggressive non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) in Europe ... CTI recently received a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of April 23, 2010 in the U.S. regarding CTI's New Drug... (PR Newswire)
NYT: Jim Carroll, poet and punk rocker, dead at 60 Sep 14, 2009
Burke, who had leukemia and non-Hodgkins lymphoma, died at his home in Palm Springs, family spokeswoman Daniela Ryan said. Samford basketball player found dead. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Today’s guest speaker: Seau Sep 13, 2009
Nice to catch up with Joe Andruzzi, who worked as an assistant with the Patriots strength program over the offseason, and to learn that his non-Hodgkins lymphoma is in remission and he s feeling great; 2. Rookie quarterback Brian Hoyer showed early smarts by hiring Joe Linta as his agent. (Boston Globe)
Chelmsford resident has an impact Sep 11, 2009
Christina Buettner donates her stem cells to help a patient with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Chelmsford resident has an impact. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Family isn’t fighting cancer alone Sep 10, 2009
In June, Ryan Hess, 29, husband and the father of two small children, Hallie, 6, and Max, 2, was diagnosed with a rare and extremely aggressive form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma known as T-cell lymphoma. After months of intensive and debilitating chemotherapy, Hess was told that his only hope for survival is a bone marrow transplant. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
FDA Sets Action Date of April 23, 2010 for Review of Pixantrone NDA Sep 5, 2009
SEATTLE, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cell Therapeutics, Inc. ("CTI") (Nasdaq and MTA: CTIC) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified CTI that a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of April 23, 2010 under standard review has been established regarding CTI's NDA for pixantrone as potential treatment for relapsed or refractory aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Pixantrone has fast track designation for the relapsed / refractory... (PR Newswire)
Faced with battling lymphoma, a local woman seeks a bone marrow donor Sep 1, 2009
Cathy Morris was diagnosed with stage 4 non-hodgkin's lymphoma with bone marrow involvement in August 2008. She is now waiting for a bone marrow transplant and is encouraging others to sign up to become a bone marrow donor. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Steady Improvements Seen for Young Blood Cancer Patients Aug 29, 2009
2 percent for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, from 30. 5 percent to 52. (MEDLINEplus)
Mannah begins fight against lymphoma Aug 28, 2009
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Johnny Mannah (left) with brother Tim. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
FDA Accepts to File Cell Therapeutics' New Drug Application for Pixantrone Aug 24, 2009
SEATTLE, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) (Nasdaq and MTA: CTIC) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted and has filed for review the Company's New Drug Application (NDA) for pixantrone as treatment for relapsed or refractory aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). A Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date will be established by the FDA regarding the review of the pixantrone NDA by September 4th 2009. (PR Newswire)
Young leukemia and lymphoma patients live longer today than in years past Aug 24, 2009
Few studies have looked at trends in the long-term survival of adolescents and young adults with blood-related cancers, which include Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloblastic leukemia, and chronic myelocytic leukemia ... 2 percent for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; from 30. (EurekAlert!)
PET Can Help Guide Treatment Decisions For A Common Pediatric Cancer Aug 21, 2009
(June 16, 2008) Positron emission tomography could be an important tool for identifying non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients who are likely to respond well to treatment with 90 ibritumomab tiuxetan -- the first. (Mar. (Science Daily)
GlaxoSmithKline and Genmab Announce Results From a Study of Arzerra in Rituximab Refractory Follicular NHL Aug 18, 2009
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Genmab A/S (Copenhagen: - ) announced today top-line results from an international multi-center study of Arzerra(TM) (ofatumumab) in rituximab refractory follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). A total of 116 patients were treated in the study, including 30 patients treated with 500 mg ofatumumab and 86 patients treated with 1000 mg of ofatumumab. (Primezone Releases)
Synthetic Derivative Of Kudzu Vine Can Reduce Drinking And Prevent Relapse Aug 14, 2009
24, 2009) Pre-diagnostic wine consumption may reduce the risk of death and relapse among non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients, according to an epidemiology. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Immune system cancer in 9/11 officers Aug 10, 2009
Multiple myeloma is the second most common hematological cancer in the US after non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Normally, researchers would expect to find about seven cases in a group as large as the one examined in the study. (India Times, India)
Cell Therapeutics Second Quarter Net Loss Decreases 54%; Pixantrone NDA Submitted to the FDA for Approval Aug 6, 2009
Completed the submission of the pixantrone NDA to the FDA to treat relapsed or refractory aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) ... Specifically, the risks and uncertainties include statements about our ability to continue to reduce our operating expenses, our ability to continue to raise capital as needed to fund our operations, the development of OPAXIO, pixantrone, and brostallicin, which include risks associated with preclinical and clinical developments in the biopharmaceutical industry,... (PR Newswire)
Willington Man On Cutting Edge Of Renewable Energy Aug 4, 2009
By LYNN DOAN The Hartford Courant. Using the waste from his herd of five alpacas and a llama as fuel, Norman Nadeau plans to install a homemade power generator at his 6-acre farm in Willington. (FOX61, CT)
The Biggest Battle Aug 1, 2009
Red Sox CEO and president Larry Lucchino recounted his personal struggles with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (1985) and prostate cancer (1999) on Sox letterhead. Seven-time Tour de France champion and testicular cancer survivor Lance Armstrong's invitation to join Livestrong hangs on the refrigerator. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Cancer's Distinctive Pattern Of Gene Expression Could Aid Early Screening And Prevention Jul 29, 2009
Dr. Shi has found, for example, a single gene that is methylated in the majority of the broad group of cancers called non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. This methylated DLC1 is detectable in the plasma samples of lymphoma patients, making it a good candidate for the screening, says Dr. Shi who also is looking for these types of biomarkers in breast cancer and the aggressive adult brain tumor glioblastoma. (Science Daily)
Why You Can't Trust Your Health Insurer Jul 28, 2009
a restaurant owner in Illinois, was rescinded in 2004 by Fortis Insurance Co. after he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Fortis said this was because Raddatz had failed to disclose that a CT scan four years earlier had identified that he had an aneurism and gall stones. (Slate)
• Judge denies motion to halt Bradbury hearing Jul 22, 2009
Last year, Supreme Court officials confirmed Eismann had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and was undergoing chemotherapy treatments. "He says he did not take part in that decision," Winmill said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Successful New Treatment For Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Reduces Long-term Risks Jul 18, 2009
(June 7, 2007) Eight years after being treated with a new drug for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, 86 percent of patients were still alive and half had not had a relapse of their disease, according to researchers from the ... (June 4, 2007) Patients treated for follicular lymphoma, a slow-growing type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, may benefit from chemotherapy followed by radioimmunotherapy, according to new study ... 24, 2009) Pre-diagnostic wine consumption may reduce the risk of death and relapse among... (Science Daily)
Mass. Mom Pleads Not Guilty To Denying Son Meds Jul 7, 2009
In October 2006, he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but doctors gave him an 85 percent to 90 percent chance of recovery, MacDougall said. The boy was given large doses of chemotherapy in the hospital and his cancer went into remission. (KIRO TV, WA)
Stem Cell Industry Expert Praises, Encourages Continued Progress on Legislation to Promote Benefits of Cord Blood Jul 7, 2009
Currently, stem cells from cord blood treat more than 75 such conditions, including sickle cell disease, several types of acute and chronic leukemias, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and Hodgkin's disease. Emerging science shows great promise for potential treatments including spinal cord injury, heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and many more. (PR Newswire)
Mother is indicted in child’s death Jul 6, 2009
Jeremy was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 2006. LaBrie, who had custody of the boy between October 2006 and February 2008, is accused of not providing life-saving prescriptions or keeping doctors appointments. (Boston Globe)
Real men, pink cars Jul 3, 2009
In 2001 Groen was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma after a lump was found on his tonsil. Surgery was arranged to remove his tonsils. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
DNA Mutation That Occurs At Beginning Point Of T-cell Lymphoma Identified Jul 1, 2009
(July 9, 2008) A new study indicates that the incidence of mantle cell lymphoma, an aggressive type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, is on the rise, most frequently striking men, Caucasians and older. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Vegetarians 'avoid more cancers' Jul 1, 2009
VEGETARIANS GOT NOTABLY FEWER OF THESE CANCERS: Stomach Bladder Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Multiple myeloma. Overall, their results suggested that while in the general population about 33 people in 100 will develop cancer during their lifetime, for those who do not eat meat that risk is reduced to about 29 in 100. (BBC News)
Vegetarians develop 'fewer' cancers Jul 1, 2009
Vegetarians were observed to get notably fewer of stomach, bladder, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and multiple myeloma cancers. But Key warned that the findings, published in the British Journal of Cancer, were not strong enough to draw absolute conclusions. (India Times, India)
Obituaries in the news Jun 30, 2009
Travalena died at his home in the Encino area after a recurrence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which had first surfaced in 2002, said publicist Roger Neal. Travalena was known for the sheer volume of celebrities he imitated, leading to the nicknames "The Man of a Thousand Voices" and "Mr. Everybody.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Cell Therapeutics Completes Pixantrone NDA Submission and Requests Priority Review Jun 24, 2009
SEATTLE, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cell Therapeutics, Inc. ("CTI") (Nasdaq and MTA: CTIC) announced today that it has completed the submission of the New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for pixantrone to treat relapsed or refractory, aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). CTI requested priority review, which if granted could lead to an approval decision from the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2009. (PR Newswire)
Fundraiser for local man set for Thursday Jun 23, 2009
Diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia toward the end of March, Curt has been undergoing treatments at the Sletten Cancer Institute in Havre for one week out of each month that include one day of eight to nine hours of intravenous chemotherapy and four days of two hours of the same, Jayne said. In addition, he has his blood checked an average of once a week to monitor blood cell levels. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Responses After Completion of Therapy Increase Pixantrone Complete Remission (CR)/Unconfirmed Complete Remission (CRu) Rate to 24% and Overall Response Rate (ORR) to 40% Compared to 7% and 14% for Comparator Agents in Phase III EXTEND Trial in 3rd Line Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory Aggressive Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) Jun 22, 2009
Review of Pixantrone Clinical Studies in Indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Additionally, data from two previously reported clinical trials investigating pixantrone combined with other agents in indolent NHL is being reviewed. (PR Newswire)
Clinics draw seekers of holistic healing Jun 22, 2009
When she was 11 years old, her oncologist told her family she had six months to live and recommended chemotherapy and radiation to battle her non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Instead of undergoing the debilitating treatments, she went to the Oasis of Hope Hospital in Tijuana, where she received low doses of chemotherapy along with intravenous vitamins. (CNN -- Health)
Blanks fundraiser nets more than $13,000 Jun 16, 2009
Blanks was diagnosed with B-Cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after he grew ill during a professional game in Portugal. He was able to attend Saturday's event, as were other former Ramblers standouts, such as Preston Harris, John Trocki and Cory Knight. (Erie Times-News, PA)
CARLSBAD: Benefit concert to be held for teen Jun 4, 2009
Proceeds will go to help with medical expenses for 15-year-old Sam Reiser, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma several months ago. "He (Sam) is one of the greatest kids I've ever had in class," said Jack Frazier, a history teacher at Carlsbad High. (North County Times)
Pixantrone Produces High Rates of Complete and Partial Remissions Even Among Aggressive NHL Patients With Extensive Prior Doxorubicin Treatment or Prior Rituximab Treatment Jun 2, 2009
ORLANDO, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Therapeutics, Inc. ("CTI") (Nasdaq and MTA: CTIC) announced today that at the poster and discussion session of the Lymphoma and Plasma Cell Disorders Section at the 2009 American Society of Clinical Oncology ("ASCO") Annual Meeting, new subgroup analysis data were reviewed from the phase III EXTEND (PIX 301) clinical trial of pixantrone (the "PIX 301 EXTEND trial") demonstrating the effectiveness of pixantrone as therapy in patients with aggressive... (PR Newswire)
Blood Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise Jun 1, 2009
There are about 65,000 new cases of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed each year in the United States, and despite aggressive chemotherapy and recent advances in therapy, the disease is almost uniformly fatal. In the follicular form of the disease, 90 percent of patients die within seven years of diagnosis. (ABC News)
New therapies: Breast, lymph cancer Jun 1, 2009
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: New therapies developed following groundbreaking clinical trials appear to effectively target breast cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to research unveiled on Sunday at a major cancer conference ... In another study presented here researchers examined a vaccine on patients over eight years that targeted follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a particularly aggressive form of lymphatic cancer ... According to research, new therapies developed following groundbreaking... (India Times, India)
New therapies to treat breast, lymph cancer: studies Jun 1, 2009
ORLANDO, Florida (AFP) New therapies developed following groundbreaking clinical trials appear to effectively target breast cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to research unveiled Sunday at a major cancer conference ... In another study presented here researchers examined a vaccine on patients over eight years that targeted follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a particularly aggressive form of lymphatic cancer. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
A case of domestic terrorism? Jun 1, 2009
I know a woman who was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma around the 5th month of her pregnancy - a planned, very much wanted pregnancy. Her doctors wanted her to start chemo immediately. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Immunomedics Reports Updated Results of Milatuzumab in Dose-Escalation Study for Multiple Myeloma May 31, 2009
Preclinical studies have also shown that milatuzumab can inhibit the growth of human multiple myeloma (MM) and lymphoma cells in culture and in immune-depressed mice when used alone or in combination with drugs approved for the treatment of MM. Milatuzumab is being investigated as a naked antibody in 3 Phase I/II studies for the treatment of MM, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and CLL, and has received FDA orphan drug designation for the therapy of MM and CLL. Milatuzumab conjugated with doxorubicin... (Primezone Releases)
Genzyme's Mozobil gets nod for Europe approval May 30, 2009
The drug is used for stem cell transplants in patients with the blood cancers non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Mozobil, in combination with growth-factor drugs, helps move hematopietic stem cells from a person's bone marrow into the bloodstream, where they can be collected. (Boston Globe)
Dying to find a donor Mixed-race patients struggle to locate bone marrow May 29, 2009
Geary Moya's background - part Navajo, part Mexican - has kept his life on hold since 2005, when he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Chemotherapy has put his cancer in remission, but a bone marrow transplant is his only hope for a cure. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Super inspiration May 28, 2009
"I'm dying from cancer," said Muroski, who's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. "I didn't want to admit it and waited too long. I've been on chemotherapy for six months, but they'd have had to roll me here in a hospital bed. I wouldn't miss a Steelers function for nothing.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Research suggests new cellular targets for HIV drug development May 28, 2009
They analyzed 780 HIV sequences from 53 normal and abnormal tissues from seven patients who had died between 1995 and 2003 from various AIDS-related conditions, including HIV-associated dementia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and generalized infections throughout the body. Four patients had been treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy, called HAART, at or near the time of death. (EurekAlert!)
Low Occurrence of Severe Cardiac Side Effects Despite Extensive Prior Doxorubicin Treatment Reported in Pixantrone Pivotal Trial May 20, 2009
ATLANTA, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) (Nasdaq and MTA: CTIC) released updated safety data today from its pixantrone phase III 301 EXTEND trial demonstrating the effectiveness of pixantrone in patients with relapsed/refractory aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) for whom anthracycline-related drugs are typically not to be used due to the increased risk of cardiac failure ... In April 2009, CTI began a rolling submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) with... (PR Newswire)
Stem Cell Transplants May 20, 2009
Deal with illnesses that injure or kill the bone marrow, like non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Hodgkin's lymphoma, cancer of the blood, and aplastic anemia, multiple myeloma ... The physician might also check if has cancer has returned in the patient, like relapsed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or cancer of the blood. (Suite101.com)
Longtime School Board Member Dies After Illness May 19, 2009
-- A longtime Omaha Public Schools board member died early Sunday morning after a battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Fritz Stanek, 75, died at 2:30 a.m., said Omaha Public Schools spokeswoman Luanne Nelson. (7 KETV Omaha)
