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Ofatumumab and Fresh Frozen Plasma in Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Description

It has been shown that many patients with lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)have low levels of complement. Several drugs have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in this cancer. However, these drugs are often used as combination therapies which means two or more drugs are part of the treatment. Many people, especially elderly patients, cannot put up with the use of multiple drugs because of the side effects. The main purpose of this study is to see if patients respond to therapy with human plasma (known as fresh frozen plasma or FFP) and ofatumumab. Another purpose of the study is to find out if this therapy will increase chances of getting rid of leukemia. This study will also look at the levels of complement in your blood. The levels of complement may allow better understanding of whether increasing the levels of complement by giving FFP may help control leukemia.

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Phase I/II Study of Different Doses and Dose Schedules of Milatuzumab (hLL1) in CLL
Description

This study will test different doses of anti-CD74 antibody in patients with NHL and/or CLL.

COMPLETED
Venetoclax With Obinutuzumab and Magrolimab (VENOM) in Relapsed and Refractory Indolent B-cell Malignancies
Description

Background: B-cell lymphoma is a cancer of certain white blood cells (called lymphocytes). These cells are found in lymph nodes. The cancer can cause enlargement of the lymph nodes leading to pain and discomfort. Swollen lymph nodes can also press on nearby organs such as liver and kidneys which can affect normal functioning of the organs. Researchers think that a new combination of drugs may be able to help. Objective: To find out if it is safe to give the combination of Magrolimab, Obinutuzumab and Venetoclax to people with B-cell lymphomas. Eligibility: Adults age 18 and older with an indolent B-cell lymphoma whose disease has returned or progressed after other treatment. Indolent B-cell lymphoma for this protocol is defined as having either follicular lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma or marginal zone lymphoma. Design: Participants will be screened under a separate protocol. Participants will have 28-day 'cycles' of treatment. They will take Venetoclax by mouth daily. They will get Obinutuzumab and Magrolimab by intravenous (IV) infusion. Treatment will last for about 8 months. They may be able to have more cycles of treatment if their cancer is responding well. Participants will have physical exams, medical histories, and medicine reviews. Data about how they function in their daily activities will be obtained. They will have blood and urine tests. They may have bone marrow tests. Participants will have imaging scans. These will include computed tomography (CT) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and positron emission tomography (PET) scans. Participants may give a cheek swab or saliva sample. They may give tumor tissue and bone marrow samples. These samples may be used for gene testing. Participants will have a follow-up visit about 30 days after treatment ends. Then they will have visits every 3 months for the first 2 years, every 6 months for the next 3 years, and then yearly after that.

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Host Dendritic Cells in Allograft Patients
Description

The purpose of this study is to assess preliminary efficacy and to determine the safety and feasibility of ex vivo generated dendritic cell (HDC) infusion with and without donor lymphocyte infusion (DLI) after allogeneic stem cell transplant (SCT). We also wish to establish the feasibility of apheresis shipment as well as vaccine shipment and stability in the population.

RECRUITING
Study of SLS009 (Formerly GFH009) a Potent Highly Selective CDK9 Inhibitor in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies
Description

SLS009 (formerly GFH009) is a potent and highly selective CDK9 inhibitor. In this study the safety, tolerability, and antitumor activity of single agent SLS009 are assessed in two dose escalation groups (Group 1 in patients with relapsed/refractory AML, Group 2 in patients with relapse/refractory lymphoma/CLL/SLL). The safety, tolerability, and antitumor activity of SLS009 in combination with venetoclax and azacitidine in patient with relapsed/refractory AML who have relapsed on or are refractory to venetoclax-based regimens are being assessed in five cohorts of the expansion Group 3.

COMPLETED
Fludarabine, Rituximab, and Alemtuzumab for B-Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Description

This purpose of this study is to assess the toxicity and the rate of complete and overall response using fludarabine, rituximab, and alemtuzumab to treat patients with B-chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic leukemia who have received previous treatment.

COMPLETED
Pentostatin, and Rituximab With and Without Cyclophosphamide for Previously Untreated B-Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Description

This study aims to assess the rate of complete and overall response using rituximab and pentostatin with and without cyclophosphamide, to monitor and assess toxicity of this regimen, and to determine the overall and progression-free survival in CLL patients

COMPLETED
A Phase I Dose Escalation Study of the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of LAM-002A In Patients With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Description

This is a Phase 1 dose-exploration study of LAM-002A administered by mouth in patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell NHL. Safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD),and preliminary anti-tumor activity will be evaluated.

RECRUITING
A First-in-Human Study of HLA-Partially to Fully Matched Allogenic Cryopreserved Deceased Donor Bone Marrow Transplantation for Patients with Hematologic Malignancies
Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the safety and feasibility of allogeneic transplantation with bone marrow from a deceased donor in patients with acute and chronic leukemias, myelodysplastic syndrome, and certain lymphomas. Patients will either receive myeloablative conditioning or reduced intensity conditioning regimen prior to the transplant. Patients will be followed for 56 days for safety endpoints and remain in follow-up for one year.

COMPLETED
Improving Blood Stem Cell Collection and Transplant Procedures
Description

Background: - People who have some kinds of cancer can benefit from donated bone marrow stem cells. These stem cells help produce healthy bone marrow and slow or stop the spread of abnormal cells. However, stem cells transplants do not always work. Also, they may have serious side effects that can cause illness or death. The Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Program is studying methods to make stem cell transplant procedures safer and more effective. Objectives: - To test a new procedure that may improve the success and decrease the side effects of stem cell transplants. Eligibility: * Individuals 10 to 75 years of age who have a life-threatening illness that may require a stem cell transplant. * Healthy siblings who are able to provide stem cells for transplant. Design: * Participants will be screened with a medical history, physical exam, and blood and urine tests. * Donor procedures: * Stem cell donors will start by having apheresis to donate white blood cells. * Donors will receive filgrastim shots for 5 days to help move stem cells into the blood for collection. * Donors will have another round of apheresis to donate the stem cells for transplant. * Recipient procedures: * Before the transplant, recipients will have radiation twice a day for 3 days and chemotherapy for 7 days. * After the radiation and chemotherapy, recipients will receive the stem cells provided by the donor. * After the transplant, recipients will receive the white blood cells provided by the donor. * Recipients will be monitored closely for 4 months to study the success of the transplant. They will have more followup visits at least yearly thereafter. * Recipients will have a research apheresis prior to transplant and at 3 months.

COMPLETED
Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients With Cancers of the Blood
Description

This study will try to improve the safety and effectiveness of stem cell transplant procedures in patients with cancers of the blood. It will use a special machine to separate immune cells (T cells) from the blood of both the donor and the patient and will use photodepletion, a laboratory procedure that selectively kills cancer cells exposed to light. These special procedures may reduce the risk of graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD), a serious complication of stem cell transplants in which the donor's immune cells destroy the patient's healthy tissues, and at the same time may permit a greater graft-versus-leukemia effect, in which the donated cells fight any residual tumor cells that might remain in the body. Patients between 18 and 75 years of age with a life-threatening disease of the bone marrow (acute or chronic leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, or myeloproliferative syndrome) may be eligible for this study. Candidates must have a family member who is a suitable tissue match.

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Allogeneic Transplantation for Patients With Acute Leukemia or Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
Description

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the overall and disease free survival of recipients who have received G-CSF mobilized stem cells from HLA matched sibling donors.

RECRUITING
A Study to Evaluate Safety, PK, PD and Efficacy of AZD5492, a T Cell-engaging Antibody Targeting CD20 in Subjects With R/R B-Cell Malignancies.
Description

This is a Phase I/II study designed to evaluate if experimental T cell engaging antibody targeting CD20 AZD5492 is safe, tolerable and efficacious in participants with Relapsed or Refractory B-Cell Malignancies.

RECRUITING
A Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety, and PK of XEMBIFY®+Standard Medical Treatment (SMT) Compared to Placebo+SMT to Prevent Infections in Participants with HGG and Recurrent or Severe Infections Associated with B-cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Description

The primary purpose of the study is to evaluate whether biweekly administered XEMBIFY® plus Standard Medical Treatment (SMT) over a one-year period will reduce the rate of major bacterial infections per participant per year in B-cell CLL, MM, and NHL participants with hypogammaglobulinemia (HGG) in comparison to the Placebo plus SMT group.

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Safety and Efficacy of ALLO-501A Anti-CD19 Allogeneic CAR T Cells in Adults with Relapsed/Refractory Large B Cell Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (ALPHA2)
Description

This is a single-arm, open label, multicenter Phase 1/2 study evaluating ALLO-501A in adult subjects with R/R LBCL and CLL/SLL. The purpose of the ALPHA2 study is to assess the safety, efficacy, and cell kinetics of ALLO-501A in adults with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma and assess the safety of ALLO-501A in adults with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) after a lymphodepletion regimen comprising fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, and ALLO-647.

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Safety, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of GS-9901 in Adults With Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma, Marginal Zone Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Description

This study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of GS-9901 monotherapy in adults with follicular lymphoma (FL), marginal zone lymphoma (MZL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). The study will also characterize the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of GS-9901, determine the appropriate dosing regimen of GS-9901 for use in future clinical trials, and to evaluate the efficacy of GS-9901 monotherapy in adults with FL, MZL, CLL, or SLL.

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Cellular Immunotherapy Following Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, or B-Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia
Description

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of cellular immunotherapy following chemotherapy in treating patients with non-Hodgkin lymphomas, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia that has come back. Placing a modified gene into white blood cells may help the body build an immune response to kill cancer cells.

COMPLETED
Romidepsin in Treating Patients With Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, or Solid Tumors With Liver Dysfunction
Description

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of romidepsin in treating patients with lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or solid tumors with liver dysfunction. Romidepsin may stop the growth of cancer cells by entering the cancer cells and by blocking the activity of proteins that are important for the cancer's growth and survival.

Conditions
GliomaHematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell NeoplasmLymphomaMetastatic Malignant Solid NeoplasmNeuroendocrine NeoplasmRecurrent Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaRecurrent Bladder CarcinomaRecurrent Breast CarcinomaRecurrent Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaRecurrent Colorectal CarcinomaRecurrent Head and Neck CarcinomaRecurrent Lung CarcinomaRecurrent Malignant Solid NeoplasmRecurrent MelanomaRecurrent Pancreatic CarcinomaRecurrent Primary Cutaneous T-Cell Non-Hodgkin LymphomaRecurrent Prostate CarcinomaRecurrent Renal Cell CarcinomaRecurrent Thyroid Gland CarcinomaRefractory Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaRefractory Mature T-Cell and NK-Cell Non-Hodgkin LymphomaRefractory Primary Cutaneous T-Cell Non-Hodgkin LymphomaStage III Breast Cancer AJCC v7Stage III Colorectal Cancer AJCC v7Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v7Stage III Lung Cancer AJCC v7Stage III Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v6 and v7Stage III Prostate Cancer AJCC v7Stage III Renal Cell Cancer AJCC v7Stage III Soft Tissue Sarcoma AJCC v7Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v7Stage IIIA Colorectal Cancer AJCC v7Stage IIIA Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v7Stage IIIB Breast Cancer AJCC v7Stage IIIB Colorectal Cancer AJCC v7Stage IIIB Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v7Stage IIIC Breast Cancer AJCC v7Stage IIIC Colorectal Cancer AJCC v7Stage IIIC Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v7Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v6 and v7Stage IV Colorectal Cancer AJCC v7Stage IV Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v6 and v7Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v7Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v6 and v7Stage IV Prostate Cancer AJCC v7Stage IV Renal Cell Cancer AJCC v7Stage IV Soft Tissue Sarcoma AJCC v7Stage IVA Colorectal Cancer AJCC v7Stage IVB Colorectal Cancer AJCC v7Unresectable Solid Neoplasm
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Combination of Pentostatin, Bendamustine and Ofatumumab for Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Lymphoma
Description

This is a Phase 1 study with Cohort Expansion of Pentostatin, Bendamustine and Ofatumumab (PBO) for patients with previously treated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and B-cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (B- cell NHL). The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal dose of bendamustine in combination with pentostatin and ofatumumab, and then to see how safe these three drugs work together.

COMPLETED
Escalating Dose Study in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory B Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, and Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of AVL-292 as monotherapy in subjects with relapsed or refractory B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (WM).

COMPLETED
AR-42 in Treating Patients With Advanced or Relapsed Multiple Myeloma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, or Lymphoma
Description

RATIONALE: AR-42 may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of AR-42 in treating patients with advanced or relapsed multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or lymphoma.

Conditions
Adult Nasal Type Extranodal NK/T-cell LymphomaAnaplastic Large Cell LymphomaAngioimmunoblastic T-cell LymphomaCutaneous B-cell Non-Hodgkin LymphomaExtranodal Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma of Mucosa-associated Lymphoid TissueHepatosplenic T-cell LymphomaIntraocular LymphomaNodal Marginal Zone B-cell LymphomaPeripheral T-cell LymphomaPost-transplant Lymphoproliferative DisorderProlymphocytic LeukemiaRecurrent Adult Burkitt LymphomaRecurrent Adult Diffuse Large Cell LymphomaRecurrent Adult Diffuse Mixed Cell LymphomaRecurrent Adult Diffuse Small Cleaved Cell LymphomaRecurrent Adult Grade III Lymphomatoid GranulomatosisRecurrent Adult Hodgkin LymphomaRecurrent Adult Immunoblastic Large Cell LymphomaRecurrent Adult Lymphoblastic LymphomaRecurrent Adult T-cell Leukemia/LymphomaRecurrent Cutaneous T-cell Non-Hodgkin LymphomaRecurrent Grade 1 Follicular LymphomaRecurrent Grade 2 Follicular LymphomaRecurrent Grade 3 Follicular LymphomaRecurrent Mantle Cell LymphomaRecurrent Marginal Zone LymphomaRecurrent Mycosis Fungoides/Sezary SyndromeRecurrent Small Lymphocytic LymphomaRefractory Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaRefractory Multiple MyelomaStage III Adult Burkitt LymphomaStage III Adult Diffuse Large Cell LymphomaStage III Adult Diffuse Mixed Cell LymphomaStage III Adult Diffuse Small Cleaved Cell LymphomaStage III Adult Hodgkin LymphomaStage III Adult Immunoblastic Large Cell LymphomaStage III Adult Lymphoblastic LymphomaStage III Adult T-cell Leukemia/LymphomaStage III Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaStage III Cutaneous T-cell Non-Hodgkin LymphomaStage III Grade 1 Follicular LymphomaStage III Grade 2 Follicular LymphomaStage III Grade 3 Follicular LymphomaStage III Mantle Cell LymphomaStage III Marginal Zone LymphomaStage III Multiple MyelomaStage III Mycosis Fungoides/Sezary SyndromeStage III Small Lymphocytic LymphomaStage IV Adult Burkitt LymphomaStage IV Adult Diffuse Large Cell LymphomaStage IV Adult Diffuse Mixed Cell LymphomaStage IV Adult Diffuse Small Cleaved Cell LymphomaStage IV Adult Hodgkin LymphomaStage IV Adult Immunoblastic Large Cell LymphomaStage IV Adult Lymphoblastic LymphomaStage IV Adult T-cell Leukemia/LymphomaStage IV Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaStage IV Cutaneous T-cell Non-Hodgkin LymphomaStage IV Grade 1 Follicular LymphomaStage IV Grade 2 Follicular LymphomaStage IV Grade 3 Follicular LymphomaStage IV Mantle Cell LymphomaStage IV Marginal Zone LymphomaStage IV Mycosis Fungoides/Sezary SyndromeStage IV Small Lymphocytic LymphomaTesticular LymphomaWaldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
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Cyclophosphamide, Alvocidib, and Rituximab in Treating Patients With High Risk B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Description

This phase I trial is studying the side effects and the best dose of alvocidib when given together with cyclophosphamide and rituximab in treating patients with high risk B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cyclophosphamide, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Alvocidib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab, can also block cancer growth in different ways. Some block the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Other find cancer cells and help kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them. Giving cyclophosphamide, alvocidib, and rituximab together may kill more cancer cells.

TERMINATED
A Phase I Trial Using Cyclophosphamide, Rituximab and Revlimid (CR2) for the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (B-CLL) and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)
Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), safety and toxicity when cyclophosphamide, rituximab and lenalidomide (Revlimid) are combined for the treatment of relapsed/refractory of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

COMPLETED
Pentostatin, Cyclophosphamide, and Rituximab With or Without Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Description

RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as pentostatin and cyclophosphamide, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab and bevacizumab, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some block the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Others find cancer cells and help kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them. It is not yet known whether giving pentostatin and cyclophosphamide together with rituximab is more effective with or without bevacizumab in treating patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. PURPOSE: This randomized phase II trial is studying the side effects of giving pentostatin and cyclophosphamide together with rituximab with or without bevacizumab and to see how well it works in treating patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma.

COMPLETED
Lenalidomide and Alvocidib in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory B-cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Description

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of lenalidomide when given together with alvocidib in treating patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. Lenalidomide may stop the growth of leukemia or lymphoma by blocking blood flow to the cancer. Alvocidib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Giving lenalidomide together with alvocidib may kill more cancer cells.

COMPLETED
Rituximab, Pentostatin, Cyclophosphamide, and Lenalidomide in Treating Patients With Previously Untreated B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Description

RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some block the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Others find cancer cells and help kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as pentostatin and cyclophosphamide, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Lenalidomide may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Giving rituximab together with combination chemotherapy and lenalidomide may kill more cancer cells. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well giving rituximab together with pentostatin, cyclophosphamide, and lenalidomide works in treating patients with previously untreated B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma.

TERMINATED
Alvocidib in Treating Patients With B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Description

This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of flavopiridol in treating patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as alvocidib, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.

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Study of AQ4N in Patients With Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, or Small Lymphocytic Leukemia
Description

The purpose of this study is to find answers to the following questions: * What is the largest dose of AQ4N that can be given safely one time every three weeks for 24 weeks? * What are the side effects of AQ4N when given according to this schedule? * How much AQ4N is in the blood at certain times after administration and how does the body get rid of the drug? * Will AQ4N help treat lymphoid cancer?

COMPLETED
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Lymphocytic Lymphoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, or Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Description

Monoclonal antibodies can locate cancer cells and either kill them or deliver cancer-killing substances to them without harming normal cells. Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of monoclonal antibody therapy in treating patients who have chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymphocytic lymphoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or acute myeloid leukemia.

COMPLETED
Epoetin Alfa in Treating Anemia in Patients With Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, or Multiple Myeloma and Anemia Caused By Chemotherapy
Description

RATIONALE: Drugs such as epoetin alfa may relieve anemia caused by chemotherapy. The best time for giving epoetin alfa during chemotherapy is not yet known. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to study the effectiveness of epoetin alfa in treating anemia in patients with lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or multiple myeloma who are receiving chemotherapy.