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Researchers discover how of EBV virus takes over human cells gene regulating machinery

University of Montreal researchers have discovered how a component of the Epstein Barr (EBV) virus takes over our cells gene regulating machinery, allowing the virus to replicate itself.

10 Apr 2014

Affimed Therapeutics reports additional results from AFM13 phase 1 study on R/R Hodgkin lymphoma

Affimed Therapeutics AG announced today further results from its phase 1 clinical trial of AFM13 as monotherapy for the treatment of patients with advanced relapsing/refractory (R/R) Hodgkin lymphoma.

10 Apr 2014

University of Montreal scientists discover molecular details of kissing disease virus attacks

University of Montreal researchers have discovered how a component of the Epstein Barr (EBV) virus takes over our cells gene regulating machinery, allowing the virus to replicate itself.

10 Apr 2014

Menopausal hormone therapy may lower risk of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Hormone therapy, which is prescribed to women for relief of menopausal symptoms such hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness, has recently seen a decline in popularity (and use) due to its link to an increased risk of breast and endometrial cancer. But City of Hope researchers have found that menopausal hormone therapy may actually lower the risk of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

8 Apr 2014

Helium ion radiotherapy provides hope for improved, accurate radiation treatment for young cancer patients

For the first time, researchers have been able to demonstrate that the use of helium ions in radiation therapy could provide accurate treatment to tumours while helping to spare healthy organs.

7 Apr 2014

FDA grants orphan drug designation for Kite Pharma's cancer immunotherapy product

Kite Pharma, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing engineered autologous T cell therapy (eACT) products for cancer, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Office of Orphan Products Development granted orphan drug designation for the Company's lead investigational therapy, an autologous engineered T cell product that targets CD19 expression on B cell malignancies, for the treatment of diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

31 Mar 2014

Einstein faculty members present recent research at AACR Annual Meeting

From uncovering the role nerve cells play in metastasis to identifying new cancer-causing genes, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University made notable advances in the understanding and potential treatment of cancer during the past year.

29 Mar 2014

EC approves Roche's SC formulation of MabThera for common forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that the European Commission has approved Roche's new subcutaneous (SC) formulation of MabThera (rituximab) for the treatment of patients with follicular lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

28 Mar 2014

A pill may provide hope to relapsed leukemia and lymphoma patients

A pill that suppresses a key regulator of cancer growth may provide hope to relapsed leukemia and lymphoma patients running out of treatment options for their aggressive, treatment-resistant disease, according to three reports published online today in Blood, the journal of the American Society of Hematology.

10 Mar 2014

Antares Pharma announces launch of OTREXUP to Dermatologists

Antares Pharma, Inc. today announced LEO Pharma's launch of OTREXUP to Dermatologists, the first U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved subcutaneous (SC) methotrexate (MTX) product for once weekly self-administration with an easy-to-use, single dose, disposable auto injector.

10 Mar 2014

Study shows promising results for new treatment approach in follicular lymphoma

A study led by Manchester scientists has shown promising results for a new treatment approach in follicular lymphoma.

From The University of Manchester 26 Feb 2014

Scientists show promising results for new treatment approach in follicular lymphoma

A study led by Manchester scientists has shown promising results for a new treatment approach in follicular lymphoma. Follicular lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma- a blood cancer - that usually develops slowly. The majority of patients are diagnosed when their disease is at an advanced stage.

25 Feb 2014

Pharmacyclics total revenue for fourth quarter 2013 increases 113% to $123.6 million

Pharmacyclics, Inc. today reported financial results and recent developments for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013.

20 Feb 2014

Children who received radiation as part of treatment may have lower long-term survival rates, says study

The first comprehensive, large-scale cohort study of the long-term survival of children treated for low-grade gliomas, the most common pediatric brain tumor, finds that almost 90 percent are alive 20 years later and that few die from the tumor as adults.

4 Feb 2014

New oral drug appears to offer hope for fighting indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Slow-growing, or indolent, non-Hodgkin lymphomas are difficult to treat, with most patients relapsing repeatedly and the disease becoming increasingly resistant to therapy over time.

22 Jan 2014

$Japanese MHLW approves ADCETRIS for relapsed or refractory CD30-positive HL and ALCL$

Japanese MHLW approves ADCETRIS for relapsed or refractory CD30-positive HL and ALCL

Seattle Genetics, Inc. today announced that its collaborator, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, has received approval of ADCETRIS (brentuximab vedotin) from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for the treatment of patients with CD30-positive relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma and anaplastic large cell lymphoma.

18 Jan 2014

Facing Medicare funding cuts, Virginia hospitals push for Medicaid expansion

Expanding the program for low-income residents would help bring new revenue to the hospitals. Meanwhile, supporters of Medicaid expansion offer a new proposal in Nebraska and a young man in Utah diagnosed with cancer faces treatment problems because he lost his Medicaid coverage.

16 Jan 2014

Epizyme achieves POC milestone in EPZ-5676 DOT1L inhibitor clinical program

Epizyme, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company creating innovative personalized therapeutics for patients with genetically defined cancers, today announced the achievement of the proof of concept milestone in the EPZ-5676 DOT1L inhibitor clinical program, earning a $25 million payment under the company's collaboration with Celgene Corporation.

7 Jan 2014

NICE issues Final Appraisal Determination for PIXUVRI (pixantrone) drug

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) (NASDAQ and MTA: CTIC) today reported that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the independent body responsible for driving improvement and excellence in the health and social care system in the United Kingdom (UK), has issued its Final Appraisal Determination (FAD) for PIXUVRI® (pixantrone).

6 Jan 2014

Smoking, diets rich in animal products, alcohol have correlations with cancer incidence rates, says study

A multicountry study just published in Nutrients finds that smoking, diets rich in animal products, and alcohol have the strongest correlations with cancer incidence rates. The cancer incidence rates are from 2008 as assembled by the International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization.

28 Dec 2013

Hodgkin's Lymphoma News and Research

Latest Hodgkin's Lymphoma News and Research

Researchers discover how of EBV virus takes over human cells gene regulating machinery

Affimed Therapeutics reports additional results from AFM13 phase 1 study on R/R Hodgkin lymphoma

University of Montreal scientists discover molecular details of kissing disease virus attacks

Menopausal hormone therapy may lower risk of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Helium ion radiotherapy provides hope for improved, accurate radiation treatment for young cancer patients

FDA grants orphan drug designation for Kite Pharma's cancer immunotherapy product

Einstein faculty members present recent research at AACR Annual Meeting

EC approves Roche's SC formulation of MabThera for common forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

A pill may provide hope to relapsed leukemia and lymphoma patients

Antares Pharma announces launch of OTREXUP to Dermatologists

Study shows promising results for new treatment approach in follicular lymphoma

Scientists show promising results for new treatment approach in follicular lymphoma

Pharmacyclics total revenue for fourth quarter 2013 increases 113% to $123.6 million

Children who received radiation as part of treatment may have lower long-term survival rates, says study

New oral drug appears to offer hope for fighting indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Japanese MHLW approves ADCETRIS for relapsed or refractory CD30-positive HL and ALCL

Facing Medicare funding cuts, Virginia hospitals push for Medicaid expansion

Epizyme achieves POC milestone in EPZ-5676 DOT1L inhibitor clinical program

NICE issues Final Appraisal Determination for PIXUVRI (pixantrone) drug

Smoking, diets rich in animal products, alcohol have correlations with cancer incidence rates, says study

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