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In this edition, CAR-T trial for leukemia paused after patient death; obesity may increase risk for blood cancer; new CAR T-cell therapies 'waiting' for patients with leukemia and more.

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Seattle Children's pauses trial of CAR-T for leukemia after patient death

Obesity may increase risk for blood cancer

VIDEO: New CAR T-cell therapies 'waiting in the wings' for patients with leukemia

VIDEO: Jaktinib shows promise in treatment of myelofibrosis

Venetoclax regimen not superior to standard therapy alone for older patients with CLL

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ASCO Annual Meeting

ASCO Annual Meeting

Pasupuleti SK, et al. J Clin Invest. 2023;doi:10.1172/JCI163968.

Press Release

Woyach JA, et al. Abstract 7500. Presented at: ASCO Annual Meeting 2023; June 2-6, 2023; Chicago.