Myeloproliferative Neoplasms News

Infants with malignant diseases who underwent allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation did not demonstrate improved survival rates over a 15-year period, according to results of a study in JAMA Pediatrics.

The FDA granted priority review to fedratinib for the treatment of patients with myelofibrosis.

An ex vivo-expanded umbilical cord blood unit appeared safe and effective as a standalone hematopoietic stem cell graft, shortening time to neutrophil and platelet recovery, according to results of a phase 2 study published in Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Two hematologists-oncologists have assumed key leadership roles at Atlantic Hematology Oncology, part of Atlantic Health System Cancer Care.

Use of the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor filgrastim appeared associated with a higher risk for myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia among older patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to results of a retrospective study published in Cancer.

JAK2 V617F mutations detected by solid tumor sequencing appeared associated with coexistent myeloproliferative neoplasms, according to a research letter published in JAMA Oncology.

Treatment costs for hematologic malignancies exceed those of other cancer types, and they place lasting burdens on patients and the health care system, according to results of a study commissioned by Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Patients with frequent cases of basal cell carcinoma appeared to be at three times greater risk for developing other unrelated cancers, including blood, breast, colon and prostate cancers, according to study findings.

Therapeutic phlebotomy and hydroxyurea improved OS and reduced risk for thrombosis among older adults with polycythemia vera at high risk for thrombotic events, according to retrospective study results.

The NIH awarded a 5-year, $693,000 grant to The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research to develop and test a digital health platform to help young female cancer survivors evaluate their options for having children and plan for the future.