Darlene Dobkowski, MA
Articles
Real-World Data Supports Clinical Benefit of Tisagenlecleucel in Relapsed/Refractory B-Cell ALL
December 14, 2021
Article
Tisagenlecleucel evoked similar efficacy and a preferrable safety profile in children and adults with B-ALL being treated in a real-world analysis, compared with the clinical trial ELIANA.
New Data Suggest that Olaparib-Related Adverse Events are Manageable in High-Risk Early Breast Cancer
December 12, 2021
Article
Findings presented at the 2021 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium suggest that Certain adverse effects associated with olaparib were minimal and resolved with appropriate management in patients with breast cancer.
Study Finds Similar Clinical Characteristics in VHL-Mutated and VHL Wild Type Clear Cell RCC
September 18, 2021
Article
Characteristics such as low positive PD-L1 expression and rare high positive staining were identified in both patients with VHL-mutated and VHL wild type clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
Daratumumab-Lenalidomide-Dexamethasone Combination May Become Preferred Treatment for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
September 13, 2021
Article
Due to the favorable efficacy and safety profiles of daratumumab plus lenalidomide and dexamethasone, researchers speculate that the combination may become the new standard of care in multiple myeloma treatment.
Minimal Residual Disease May Anticipate Outcomes in Myeloma Following Stem Cell Transplant
September 12, 2021
Article
Patients with myeloma and a negative MRD may be at a reduced risk of mortality and other progression-free survival events.
CNN Anchor Christiane Amanpour Reveals Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
June 15, 2021
Article
Amanpour, who is CNN's chief international anchor, announced her diagnosis live on-air, while advocating for cancer screening, too.
Maria Lim, BSN, RN, OCN, BMTCN, Wins CURE's 2021 Extraordinary Healer for Oncology Nursing
June 14, 2021
Article
CURE Media Group also recognized Jennifer E. Giovanni, PhD, MSN, MPH, RN, as winner of the Finest Hour Award, which highlights the dedi- cation and selflessness exhibited in frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Restrictive Medicaid Eligibility May Negatively Impact Cancer Survival
May 21, 2021
Article
States without Medicaid expansion tended to have poorer cancer outcomes than states with higher income limits on eligibility, according to recent research.
Lifestyle Medicine Clinic May Help Cancer Survivors Improve Their Diet, Physical Activity
April 20, 2021
Article
A clinic for patients with a history of cancer led by an advanced practice nurse and a dietician may empower patients to improve their lifestyles through diet and exercise, especially since it may have an impact on their outcomes and future risk for diseases.
Patients Need Better Treatment Education, Study Finds
January 31, 2021
Article
Although survivors and patients with lung cancer felt that they were involved in the treatment decision-making process, nearly half of them reported that they knew what their treatment options were before making a decision, according to results from a study presented at the 2020 World Conference on Lung Cancer Singapore.