Grand Rounds in Hematology: How the Experts Treat Hematologic Malignancies in 2012
According to the American Cancer Society, it was estimated in 2011 there were 44,600 cases of leukemia, 66,360 cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, 8,830 cases of Hodgkin lymphoma, and 20,520 cases of myeloma diagnosed for the first time. In addition, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society estimates that one person is diagnosed with a blood cancer approximately every four minutes in the U.S. The outcome for patients with hematologic malignancies has dramatically changed with the use of novel therapies.
Highlights from the 2012 Bone Marrow Failure Scientific Disease Symposium
Bloodline Reviews™ presents “Highlights from the 2012 Bone Marrow Failure Scientific Disease Symposium,” held March 22-23, 2012 in Bethesda, MD, USA Expert faculty interviews were recorded on March 23, 2012, at the “Bone Marrow Failure Disease...How the Experts Treat Hematologic Malignancies in 2009: A CME Webcast
Heterogeneous in nature the management of leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma all present complex clinical problems, requiring an ever evolving multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment. Recognizing that patient quality of life and survival are significantly improved when these cancers are detected early and treated appropriately.
The Promise of Epigenetic Therapy
The content of this continuing medical education (CME) activity is derived from a symposium, “The Promise of Epigenetic Therapy,” presented at the 48th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology.