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Enhanced Progression-Free Survival with Ibrutinib Plus Rituximab in CXCR4-Mutated Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Insights from a Pooled Analysis

A pooled analysis of prospective studies shows ibrutinib plus rituximab improves progression-free survival in Waldenström macroglobulinemia patients with CXCR4 mutations compared to ibrutinib alone, supporting routine CXCR4 testing and combination treatment strategies.
Maintenance Romidepsin Therapy Post-AHCT in Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma: Feasibility and Outcomes from a Multicenter Phase 2 Study
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Maintenance Romidepsin Therapy Post-AHCT in Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma: Feasibility and Outcomes from a Multicenter Phase 2 Study

Maintenance therapy with romidepsin following autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (AHCT) in peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) demonstrated feasibility and an estimated 2-year progression-free survival (PFS) of 62%, though the primary efficacy endpoint was not met in this phase 2 trial.
Oral Realgar-Indigo Naturalis Formula Matches Arsenic Trioxide Efficacy in Non-High-Risk Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Insights from a Multicenter Randomized Trial
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Oral Realgar-Indigo Naturalis Formula Matches Arsenic Trioxide Efficacy in Non-High-Risk Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Insights from a Multicenter Randomized Trial

A pivotal multicenter randomized trial demonstrates that oral Realgar-Indigo naturalis formula (RIF) combined with ATRA is non-inferior to arsenic trioxide (ATO) plus ATRA, providing a simplified consolidation regimen for non-high-risk APL with excellent 2-year disease-free survival and manageable toxicity.
APOLLO Trial Highlights Superior Efficacy of Arsenic Trioxide Plus ATRA in High-Risk Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
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APOLLO Trial Highlights Superior Efficacy of Arsenic Trioxide Plus ATRA in High-Risk Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

The phase III APOLLO trial demonstrates that arsenic trioxide combined with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) plus low-dose idarubicin improves event-free survival and reduces relapse rates compared to standard ATRA plus anthracycline chemotherapy in high-risk APL patients, with fewer serious adverse events.
Prolonged Hospitalization Post-Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: Identifying Risk Factors and Impacts on Patient Outcomes
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Prolonged Hospitalization Post-Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: Identifying Risk Factors and Impacts on Patient Outcomes

This study reveals that prolonged hospitalization after hematopoietic cell transplantation correlates with worse quality of life, greater symptom burden, increased depressive symptoms, and higher risk of rehospitalization and mortality within one year post-transplant.
Lisocabtagene Maraleucel: Transforming Second-Line Therapy in Relapsed/Refractory Large B-Cell Lymphoma — Insights from the 3-Year TRANSFORM Study Follow-Up
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Lisocabtagene Maraleucel: Transforming Second-Line Therapy in Relapsed/Refractory Large B-Cell Lymphoma — Insights from the 3-Year TRANSFORM Study Follow-Up

The 3-year follow-up of the phase III TRANSFORM study demonstrates that lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel) provides superior durable efficacy and a favorable safety profile compared with standard of care in second-line relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma.
Potential Curative Impact of Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Five-Year Outcomes from CARTITUDE-1
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Potential Curative Impact of Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Five-Year Outcomes from CARTITUDE-1

CARTITUDE-1 demonstrates that a single infusion of ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel) yields durable ≥5-year remission and extended survival in heavily pretreated relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, with compelling MRD negativity and a favorable safety profile.