tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post240981011017711625..comments2024-03-06T05:15:14.324-08:00Comments on Learning from and about cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia or CLL) by Dr. Brian Koffman: Non-Chemo Approaches to CLL in and out of Trials: LenalidomideBrian Koffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13250684684103918493noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-13584348766012618782013-05-06T08:48:59.388-07:002013-05-06T08:48:59.388-07:00I've been on lenalidomide since December of 20...I've been on lenalidomide since December of 2010 with outstanding results. Tumor flare management can be tricky at the beginning of treatment, which may limit the application of this drug beyond CLL specialists, but if you are one of the patients who responds then there can be a long, deep remission with very few side effects.<br /><br />From what I have read, the secondary cancers associated with lenalidomide have all been observed in MM patients who were heavily pre-treated with melphalan; a distinctly different profile than that of most CLL and NHL patients who are receiving it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-52897192628001648142013-05-05T23:01:55.977-07:002013-05-05T23:01:55.977-07:00To pro from Jersey,
Agree with more secondary canc...To pro from Jersey,<br />Agree with more secondary cancers. Pointed it out as one of the problems in my post.<br />Stay strong<br />BrianBrian Koffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250684684103918493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-49331042403564330002013-05-05T14:44:24.622-07:002013-05-05T14:44:24.622-07:00Nice for those who were able to avoid chemo, not s...Nice for those who were able to avoid chemo, not so good for us who were victims of MD Anderson's push to get everyone on FCR.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-35622028438632460212013-05-05T12:14:45.107-07:002013-05-05T12:14:45.107-07:00Brian
One other issue with Revlimid is secondary c...Brian<br />One other issue with Revlimid is secondary cancer, see http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2012/05/07/fda-issues-extensive-update-about-revlimid-lenalidomide-and-second-cancers/early 60s professional living in Jersey exurbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803980550933851465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-60984206127352852582013-05-05T09:08:19.322-07:002013-05-05T09:08:19.322-07:00Brian,
Thanks for keeping us updated, informed an...Brian,<br /><br />Thanks for keeping us updated, informed and empowered. I am grateful for your tireless efforts and your constant inspiration.<br /><br />Kind Regards,<br />K. RealeK. Realenoreply@blogger.com