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New Combination Therapy Effective Against Mantle Cell Lymphoma

From medify.com

Research from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrates that combining bortezomib (BTZ), a chemotherapy drug, with atiprimod (ATI), a drug that prevents cancer cells from multiplying, delays tumor growth and prolongs survival for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). A rare form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), MCL is aggressive…

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10 months
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Lung Cancer Drug Treats Rare Lymphoma Tumors, Too

By witn.com — From witn.com

— Wednesday night on "NBC Nightly News" we heard the story of Zach Witt, a vivacious 6-year-old who was close to death from a rare form of lymphoma. But he was brought back to health by a drug that has been on the market as a treatment for…

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12 months

Family Video Raising Money for Lymphoma Research

By Debbie Palmer — From patch.com

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Family Video has launched a fundraising venture to benefit the Lymphoma Research Foundation, the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to funding lymphoma research and to serving those touched by the disease.
Round It Up for Lymphoma launched March 15 in Family Video stores…

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“Sniffing Out” Lymphoma Genes by Turning Dogs into Humans

By Tracey Peake — From ncsu.edu

— Researchers at North Carolina State University are narrowing the search for genes involved in non-Hodgkin lymphoma – by turning dogs into humans.
Humans and dogs don’t just share companionship and living space, they also share a similar genetic makeup. Additionally, they share the same types of…

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1 year

In one type of cancer, heavier men may live longer

From reuters.com

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Extra pounds may not be good for your health in general, but heavy men appear more likely to survive a particular form of immune system cancer, a new study finds. The cancer in question is an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma called diffuse large B-cell…

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11 months

Risk Factors for Early-Onset Lymphoma ID'd

By Rita Baron-Faust, MedPage Today — From medpagetoday.com

— Family history and male gender were among the risk factors that appeared to influence the development of early-onset non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), according to a large Swedish cohort study.
In the study of more than three million Swedes born over a 35-year period, the strongest independent…

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12 months

Beefy ready to support Great British Walk at Ham House

By Christine Fleming — From co.uk

— Supporters of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research will join cricket legend Sir Ian Botham and take part in the Beefy’s Great British Walk in support of the blood cancer charity on Saturday, April 21.
Charity walkers will meet at Ham House and Garden, in Richmond.
Sir Ian, president…

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1 year
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Black Sabbath Guitarist Tony Iommi Diagnosed With Lymphoma

By Andy Greene — From rollingstone.com

— Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the "early stages of lymphoma," according to a statement sent out by the band's publicist. "His bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at this time," the statement says. "Iommi is currently working…

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1 year
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Making Peace — Not War — with Cancer

By Jennifer Goodman Linn — From webmd.com

— I have been paying special attention lately to all of the words that people use to one’s relationship with cancer. It’s very common to hear statements like “Julie is fighting the disease” or “Bill unfortunately lost his battle”. I often hear patients in the chemo…

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1 year