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Acalabrutinib/Calquence
Thousands of
leukaemia
patients will benefit from a new treatment after health officials approved its use in the NHS. Patients in England with an incurable blood cancer will have access to acalabrutinib after it was approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
Thousands of
leukaemia
patients will benefit from a new treatment after health officials approved its use in the NHS. Patients in England with an incurable blood cancer will have access to acalabrutinib after it was approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
SERVrider
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Positive Wellbeing During Self-Isolation
3 years ago
New Study reveals vaccines not very effective for CLL and MM patients
Two new studies published in Blood suggest that the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine may have reduced efficacy in individuals with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and multiple myeloma, two types of blood cancer. According to researchers, these studies could help inform the ideal time for vaccination of these
Two new studies published in Blood suggest that the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine may have reduced efficacy in individuals with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and multiple myeloma, two types of blood cancer. According to researchers, these studies could help inform the ideal time for vaccination of these
naddude
in
CLL Support
3 years ago
CLL responses to Pfizer’s Covid vaccines.
Just sharing an ASH medical journal study of CLL patient’s responses to the Pfizer Covid vaccine: Among patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL, n = 169) who received two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, the antibody response rate was 39.5% as measured by the Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 assay
Just sharing an ASH medical journal study of CLL patient’s responses to the Pfizer Covid vaccine: Among patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL, n = 169) who received two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, the antibody response rate was 39.5% as measured by the Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 assay
Twin21
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CLL Support
3 years ago
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Enlarged Spleen
I have post Pv Myelofibrosis and am on Ruxolitinib. My blood counts are good except for a white cell count of 21. However, my “blasts” are at 18%. I am not experiencing any major symptoms except for an enlarged Spleen that currently measures 28 cams, which is large. The Ruxolitinib is not reducing it
I have post Pv Myelofibrosis and am on Ruxolitinib. My blood counts are good except for a white cell count of 21. However, my “blasts” are at 18%. I am not experiencing any major symptoms except for an enlarged Spleen that currently measures 28 cams, which is large. The Ruxolitinib is not reducing it
billybrock
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MPN Voice
3 years ago
GPs urged to be more alert in diagnosing lung cancer in non-smokers.
The disease is closely linked to smoking, but around 6,000 non-smokers a year die of it, more than the death toll of 5,300 from cervical cancer, 4,500 from
leukaemia
and 4,200 from ovarian cancer.
The disease is closely linked to smoking, but around 6,000 non-smokers a year die of it, more than the death toll of 5,300 from cervical cancer, 4,500 from
leukaemia
and 4,200 from ovarian cancer.
2greys
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
3 years ago
Acalabrutinib used by NHS
I'm sure someone has written abt this but just in case: https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/news/147977/new-oral-chronic-lymphocytic-
leukaemia
-treatment-made-available-on-nhs/ I know this has been around for a while in the US but nice to see progress all the time in the UK.
I'm sure someone has written abt this but just in case: https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/news/147977/new-oral-chronic-lymphocytic-
leukaemia
-treatment-made-available-on-nhs/ I know this has been around for a while in the US but nice to see progress all the time in the UK.
Research123
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CLL Support
3 years ago
FDA Issues Complete Response Letter for Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b for Polycythemia Vera
The FDA has issued a complete response letter regarding the biologics license application for ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft for the treatment of patients with polycythemia vera. The FDA has issued a complete response letter (CRL) regarding the biologics license application (BLA) for ropeginterferon alfa
The FDA has issued a complete response letter regarding the biologics license application for ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft for the treatment of patients with polycythemia vera. The FDA has issued a complete response letter (CRL) regarding the biologics license application (BLA) for ropeginterferon alfa
JT_Marlin
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MPN Voice
3 years ago
Interferon-Alpha Improves MFS and OS Over Standard Approaches in Polycythemia Vera
Interferon-alpha has been shown to significantly improve both myelofibrosis-free survival and overall survival over hydroxyurea and phlebotomy only in patients with polycythemia vera. Interferon-alpha (IFN) has been shown to significantly improve both myelofibrosis-free survival (MFS) and overall survival
Interferon-alpha has been shown to significantly improve both myelofibrosis-free survival and overall survival over hydroxyurea and phlebotomy only in patients with polycythemia vera. Interferon-alpha (IFN) has been shown to significantly improve both myelofibrosis-free survival (MFS) and overall survival
JT_Marlin
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MPN Voice
3 years ago
Fatigue
Hello everyone, I am on nPlate, I am on weekly doses and been on it for 7 weeks. I am getting periods of extreme fatigue, similar to before I was diagnosed. I am not due to have another blood test to check my platelet levels for another three weeks. Does anyone else get fatigue on nPlate? Or is
Hello everyone, I am on nPlate, I am on weekly doses and been on it for 7 weeks. I am getting periods of extreme fatigue, similar to before I was diagnosed. I am not due to have another blood test to check my platelet levels for another three weeks. Does anyone else get fatigue on nPlate? Or is
DevonMaid1
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ITP Support Association
3 years ago
Vaccine antibodies
I know there is is some concern about recent reports that blood cancer patients are at much greater risk than solid cancer patients. My understanding is that this is related to those with very low B cells. The B cells produce antibodies, hence risk that the vaccine will be less effective. Most MPN patients
I know there is is some concern about recent reports that blood cancer patients are at much greater risk than solid cancer patients. My understanding is that this is related to those with very low B cells. The B cells produce antibodies, hence risk that the vaccine will be less effective. Most MPN patients
Paul123456
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MPN Voice
3 years ago
Ruxolitinib and Anaemia
I'm struggling with heavy anaemia and very very low platelets after four months of Ruxolitinib. It's not pleasant at all, and I need blood transfusions every two weeks or so. There is a danger of my ferritin levels getting too high as well. I gather this happens a lot. I understand my Hgb levels might
I'm struggling with heavy anaemia and very very low platelets after four months of Ruxolitinib. It's not pleasant at all, and I need blood transfusions every two weeks or so. There is a danger of my ferritin levels getting too high as well. I gather this happens a lot. I understand my Hgb levels might
RobinBrum
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MPN Voice
3 years ago
Aggressive CLL - Richter's Transformation
Hi Everyone, My father was diagnosed with aggressive CLL with PLL (prolymphocytic leukemia--where the cancer is present in immature white cells) and paraimmunoblastic features in March 2020. The first-line treatment was obinutuzumab/venetoclax but after a year on this treatment, his disease has turned
Hi Everyone, My father was diagnosed with aggressive CLL with PLL (prolymphocytic leukemia--where the cancer is present in immature white cells) and paraimmunoblastic features in March 2020. The first-line treatment was obinutuzumab/venetoclax but after a year on this treatment, his disease has turned
Phs2385
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CLL Support
3 years ago
Register for a UK CLL treatment update webinar for patients as NICE publish latest Guidance.
Today NICE has released Final Guidance for acalabritinib access in England and Wales - Acalabrutinib for untreated and treated chronic lymphocytic
leukaemia
[ID1613] https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/TA689 Starting a treatment is a big step to take in the CLL journey.
Today NICE has released Final Guidance for acalabritinib access in England and Wales - Acalabrutinib for untreated and treated chronic lymphocytic
leukaemia
[ID1613] https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/TA689 Starting a treatment is a big step to take in the CLL journey.
HAIRBEAR_UK
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Leukaemia Support
3 years ago
Hydroxycarbamide, Sex and Condoms
Yesterday Maz threw a curveball into a discussion saying that the new MPN Voice leaflet (and I see McMillan Cancer Care) now command : [i]
If you are sexually active during this course of treatment, you need to use a condom. This is to protect your partner in case there is any chemotherapy in semen
Yesterday Maz threw a curveball into a discussion saying that the new MPN Voice leaflet (and I see McMillan Cancer Care) now command : [i]
If you are sexually active during this course of treatment, you need to use a condom. This is to protect your partner in case there is any chemotherapy in semen
Runner999
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MPN Voice
3 years ago
WARWICK's ASCT Journey Begins Today...
Warwick is in very positive spirits, and two of his sons decided to show their support for their Dad (Warwick), by shaving their heads and doing some impressive fundraising for the
Leukaemia
Foundation, (naturally I've invited them to repeat those efforts for MATES too...)
Warwick is in very positive spirits, and two of his sons decided to show their support for their Dad (Warwick), by shaving their heads and doing some impressive fundraising for the
Leukaemia
Foundation, (naturally I've invited them to repeat those efforts for MATES too...)
socrates_8
in
MPN Voice
3 years ago
Does the haematologist really know what he's talking about?!
So? Does he? CLL ten years, W&W. Ivig every 4 weeks. Last November, kidney biopsy. Cryoglobulinemia! So the cryo kicks up symptoms not necessarily related to CLL. Blood test numbers all roughly within perimeters, except immunoglobulin, 1.49! The haem just shrugs his shoulders when I ask cryo questions
So? Does he? CLL ten years, W&W. Ivig every 4 weeks. Last November, kidney biopsy. Cryoglobulinemia! So the cryo kicks up symptoms not necessarily related to CLL. Blood test numbers all roughly within perimeters, except immunoglobulin, 1.49! The haem just shrugs his shoulders when I ask cryo questions
happyclappy
in
CLL Support
3 years ago
Spike Antibody Test Results
I got the results of my Semi-Quantitative Covid Spike Antibody test (LabCorp). I DO NOT have CLL. I am a healthy 66 year old. I took the test 6 weeks after my second Pfizer shot. The result was >250. (Interpretation says <0.8 is negative, >0.79 is positive. I guess that means I am very positive.
I got the results of my Semi-Quantitative Covid Spike Antibody test (LabCorp). I DO NOT have CLL. I am a healthy 66 year old. I took the test 6 weeks after my second Pfizer shot. The result was >250. (Interpretation says <0.8 is negative, >0.79 is positive. I guess that means I am very positive.
Ibru
in
CLL Support
3 years ago
Protagonist Therapeutics to Initiate Global Phase 3 Study for Rusfertide in Polycythemia Vera Following Interactions with FDA and EMA
« Protagonist Therapeutics (Nasdaq: PTGX) announced today that the Division of Nonmalignant Hematology at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has provided important feedback during an End-of-Phase 2 meeting on rusfertide (PTG-300), an investigational new treatment for polycythemia vera ("PV
« Protagonist Therapeutics (Nasdaq: PTGX) announced today that the Division of Nonmalignant Hematology at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has provided important feedback during an End-of-Phase 2 meeting on rusfertide (PTG-300), an investigational new treatment for polycythemia vera ("PV
Manouche
in
MPN Voice
3 years ago
FBC Results Question
I have been suffering bone pain for a number of months which is a symptom of
leukaemia
( hence one of of concerns ) it suggests bone pain occurs due to crowding within the bone marrow of leukemic blood cells, which in turn forces immature cells into blood stream.
I have been suffering bone pain for a number of months which is a symptom of
leukaemia
( hence one of of concerns ) it suggests bone pain occurs due to crowding within the bone marrow of leukemic blood cells, which in turn forces immature cells into blood stream.
Redcollector
in
Leukaemia Support
3 years ago
Worthwhile: an article, a presentation, and a table
The article focuses on NOTCH1 (and also -2 and -4 as these are involved in CLL) both mutated and activated forms as applicable. I refer to these collectively as NOTCH. The article includes among other things how NOTCH can point to limited effectiveness of ibrutinib (once you start treatment), on how
The article focuses on NOTCH1 (and also -2 and -4 as these are involved in CLL) both mutated and activated forms as applicable. I refer to these collectively as NOTCH. The article includes among other things how NOTCH can point to limited effectiveness of ibrutinib (once you start treatment), on how
Luap001
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CLL Support
3 years ago
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