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Patients with transformed lymphoma show positive response to lenalidomide: Research

New research illustrates that some patients with transformed lymphoma showed "remarkable" response to lenalidomide, an oral drug with few side effects.

27 May 2010

Poor survival rates in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients attributed to lifestyle factors

A new study led by researchers from Mayo Clinic in collaboration with six other U.S. institutions has found that patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who smoked, consumed alcohol or were obese before their cancer diagnosis had poorer overall survival, compared to patients who did not have these risk factors.

24 May 2010

Phase III PRIMA study data of Rituxan to be featured at 46th ASCO

Genentech, Inc., a wholly owned member of the Roche Group, and Biogen Idec today announced data from the Phase III PRIMA study.

21 May 2010

Genentech to present new data for targeted cancer medicines at 46th ASCO

Genentech, Inc., a wholly owned member of the Roche Group, today announced that it will present new data for its targeted cancer medicines and the way they may be used in several different cancer types at the 46th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Approximately 400 abstracts featuring Genentech and Roche's cancer medicines and investigational agents across 30 cancer types will be presented during the meeting that is taking place June 4 to 8, 2010 in Chicago.

21 May 2010

Smoking, obesity and alcohol use associated with poorer survival of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients

14 May 2010

TYSABRI drives Biogen Idec's first-quarter revenues of $1.1 billion

Biogen Idec Inc., a global biotechnology leader in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative therapies, today announced its first quarter 2010 results.

20 Apr 2010

Cancer researchers assess PCI-32765 drug that targets molecular abnormalities of lymphoma cells

Cancer researchers have high hopes for a new therapy for patients with certain types of lymphoma and leukemia.

27 Feb 2010

Second-quarter fiscal 2010 results announced by Pharmacyclics

Pharmacyclics, Inc. today reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009.

12 Feb 2010

Zevalin clinical data presented at 2009 ASH meeting

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a commercial stage biotechnology company with a primary focus in oncology, today announced that clinical data on ZEVALIN (ibritumomab tiuxetan) was presented at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), which was held December 5-8, 2009 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

11 Dec 2009

VERTICAL Phase II trial results for NHL released

The Takeda Oncology Company today reported data from a clinical trial evaluating a VELCADE based combination for patients with relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL).

9 Dec 2009

Data evaluating combination therapy with REVLIMID and rituximab in patients with NHL presented

Celgene International Sàrl announced that investigational data evaluating combination therapy with REVLIMID (lenalidomide) and rituximab in patients with indolent non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) were presented during the 51st American Society of Hematology’s annual meeting in New Orleans, LA.

9 Dec 2009

GSK updates long-term survival data of BEXXAR Therapeutic Regimen for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

GlaxoSmithKline announced today updated long-term survival data from two Phase II studies of BEXXAR® (tositumomab and iodine I-131 tositumomab) used in either patients with previously untreated cancer of the immune system (follicular lymphoma) or in patients with cancer of the lymphocytes (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, NHL) that no longer responded to rituximab.

9 Dec 2009

Updated clinical data of Calistoga Pharmaceuticals’ delta selective PI3K inhibitor presented

Calistoga Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the leader in the development of isoform-selective phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K) inhibitors for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases, today announced updated clinical data on CAL-101, the Company’s oral, delta selective PI3K inhibitor, presented during two oral presentations at the 51st American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting in New Orleans.

8 Dec 2009

ImmunoGen's SAR3419 holds hope for B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

ImmunoGen, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that develops targeted anticancer therapeutics, today announced the presentation of encouraging initial clinical findings with SAR3419 at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 51st Annual Meeting and Exposition. Among the findings reported were responses to SAR3419 – administered as a single agent – among patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that is refractory to treatment with rituximab (Rituxan®).

8 Dec 2009

Data from two phase Ib clinical trials of dacetuzumab for DLBCL reported

Seattle Genetics, Inc. today reported data from two phase Ib clinical trials of dacetuzumab, one in combination with Rituxan® (rituximab) and Gemzar® (gemcitabine) for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and the other in combination with Revlimid® (lenalidomide) for multiple myeloma.

8 Dec 2009

Researchers explore optimal induction therapies for managing blood cancer

There have been significant scientific advances in the field of blood cancers, and leading experts continue to gain a better understanding of how certain diseases progress in order to discover new treatment options and provide patients with the best care.

7 Dec 2009

IMF to stage presentation on multiple myeloma at ASH annual meeting

The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)—supporting research and providing education, advocacy and support for myeloma patients, families, researchers and physicians—today said presentations at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) will cover all stages of multiple myeloma, a major milestone in treating this and related cancers.

4 Dec 2009

S*BIO to present data on its novel oral JAK2 inhibitor at The American Society of Hematology meeting

S*BIO Pte Ltd today announced data presentations on its novel oral JAK2 inhibitor, SB1518, at The American Society of Hematology 51st Annual Meeting and Exposition in New Orleans.

2 Dec 2009

University of Navarra Hospital launches clinical trials to assess the efficacy of immunotherapy treatment

The University of Navarra Hospital has launched a series of clinical trials in order to assess the efficacy of an immunotherapy treatment. This approach involves the application of personalised vaccines -produced from healthy and tumour cells from the patient him or herself- and designed to combat glioblastomas, one of the most aggressive and frequent malignant tumours.

1 Dec 2009

Clinical trials of personalised vaccines to fight glioblastomas

The University of Navarra Hospital has launched a series of clinical trials in order to assess the efficacy of an immunotherapy treatment. This approach involves the application of personalised vaccines —produced from healthy and tumour cells from the patient him or herself— and designed to combat glioblastomas, one of the most aggressive and frequent malignant tumours.

30 Nov 2009

Follicular Lymphoma News and Research

Latest Follicular Lymphoma News and Research

Patients with transformed lymphoma show positive response to lenalidomide: Research

Poor survival rates in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients attributed to lifestyle factors

Phase III PRIMA study data of Rituxan to be featured at 46th ASCO

Genentech to present new data for targeted cancer medicines at 46th ASCO

Smoking, obesity and alcohol use associated with poorer survival of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients

TYSABRI drives Biogen Idec's first-quarter revenues of $1.1 billion

Cancer researchers assess PCI-32765 drug that targets molecular abnormalities of lymphoma cells

Second-quarter fiscal 2010 results announced by Pharmacyclics

Zevalin clinical data presented at 2009 ASH meeting

VERTICAL Phase II trial results for NHL released

Data evaluating combination therapy with REVLIMID and rituximab in patients with NHL presented

GSK updates long-term survival data of BEXXAR Therapeutic Regimen for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Updated clinical data of Calistoga Pharmaceuticals’ delta selective PI3K inhibitor presented

ImmunoGen's SAR3419 holds hope for B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Data from two phase Ib clinical trials of dacetuzumab for DLBCL reported

Researchers explore optimal induction therapies for managing blood cancer

IMF to stage presentation on multiple myeloma at ASH annual meeting

S*BIO to present data on its novel oral JAK2 inhibitor at The American Society of Hematology meeting

University of Navarra Hospital launches clinical trials to assess the efficacy of immunotherapy treatment

Clinical trials of personalised vaccines to fight glioblastomas

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Follicular Lymphoma News and Research

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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