The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society offers numerous programs and webinars via their website and “The Bloodline With LLS.” This webinar is a great example of how LLS continues to support survivors of all ages. Monica Bryant, cancer rights attorney and founder of “Triage Cancer” provides spot-on advice as well as several resources on the subject of financial toxicity.
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New Combination Chemotherapy For Untreated Hodgkin Lymphoma Feasible In Older Patients
A new first-line chemotherapy regimen of prednisone, vinblastine, doxorubicin, and bendamustine (PVAB) yields a high complete metabolic response (CMR) rate with acceptable toxicity in older patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL), according to research published in Blood.
Childhood Cancer Survivors At Greater Risk For Death After Major Cardiovascular Event
This article describes research done by the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and CARDIA, which stands for “Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults.” These two organizations combined their data bases to create an in-depth study of the specific risks for childhood cancer survivors. The results are concerning, and they underline the need for early and frequent observation post treatment.
Dana-Farber Adult Survivorship Program
The Adult Survivorship Program team and Lymphoma Division at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has created an evidence-based Hodgkin Lymphoma online educational resource website for Hodgkin Lymphoma survivors, loved ones, caregivers, and clinicians. We have designed this program to describe the different aspects of survivorship for Hodgkin Lymphoma patients, including cancer risks, care of your heart, healthy living, emotional well-being, family and relationships, and general tips. This website provides specific strategies to manage potential late and long-term effects from chemotherapy and/or radiation for Hodgkin Lymphoma and other related cancers. We formatted it in a way that site visitors are able to go through each module and read through all the content and diverse topics.
The Late Effects Of Childhood Cancer
Hodgkin’s International was honored to be mentioned in this recent article about late effects that appeared in “Cancer Today,” a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Long-Term Breast Cancer Risk in Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors Treated With Doxorubicin
The research was presented in October, 2022 at the International Symposium on Hodgkin Lymphoma and earlier, at the ASCO (American Society for Clinical Oncology) Annual Meeting in 2021. A common chemotherapy drug used to treat Hodgkin lymphoma conferred a significantly increased risk of breast cancer among women treated during adolescence and adulthood, a large retrospective study showed.
VivorCare – The First Virtual Cancer Survivorship Clinic
VivorCare is the first virtual survivorship clinic for those living with and beyond cancer.
Listen to the “Healthcare After Cancer Podcast”
Meet Dr. Stephanie Smith, Dr. Lidia Schapira, Elle Billman, and Dr. Natasha Steele – the “dream team” from Stanford Medicine who have created an exciting new resource for cancer survivors. This podcast offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from both survivors and experts in survivorship care on a wide range of subjects. It is informative, engaging, and just what we need to feel less alone in our struggles.
‘Readily Available’ Biomarkers May Predict Survivors at Risk for Cardiomyopathy
This article in HemOnc Today describes a recent study that evaluated the use of specific biomarkers, namely global longitudinal strain (GLS) and N-terminal-pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) to identify childhood cancer survivors who may be at risk for cardiomyopathy. The study was done through the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort study.
Exercise Is A Proven, Powerful Medicine For Cancer Survivors
Sometimes, moving our bodies is the LAST thing we want to do. Cancer survivorship can be exhausting. Fatigue is one of the most common effects of cancer treatment. And, the more late effects begin to pile up, the more tired we become, and the more likely we are to succumb to the couch. But there are many, many reasons why we shouldn’t.
Even a small amount of exercise can have a significant impact. Just about everyone can benefit from a daily walk. Research has shown, time and time again, that exercise improves our bodies AND our minds.