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April 23, 2025 by Andrea Lobo

Provider genetic testing may raise gynecological cancer testing rates

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April 22, 2025 by Marisa Wexler, MS

Blenrep combos approved in UK as multiple myeloma treatment

The U.K.’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin) in combination with other medications for hard-to-treat multiple myeloma. The…

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BLOOD CANCER

April 21, 2025 by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD

AML World Awareness Day April 21 to spotlight rare blood cancer

April 21 marks AML World Awareness Day — a global effort to boost recognition of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and raise funds for research…

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PANCREATIC CANCER

April 18, 2025 by Marisa Wexler, MS

Drug combo may be effective as treatment for pancreatic cancer

A combination of drugs to block two proteins, called PRMT5 and Chk1, may be effective for the treatment of pancreatic cancer, according to new…

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Blenrep combos approved in UK as multiple myeloma treatment

AML World Awareness Day April 21 to spotlight rare blood cancer

Drug combo may be effective as treatment for pancreatic cancer

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