Blood Cancer OncTalk 2023 / Series number 4

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Aaron Goodman, MD, is a hematologist who specializes in treating a variety of blood cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and multiple myeloma. He performs stem cell transplants for cancer treatment, including autologous (stem cells come from the individual receiving the transplant) and allogeneic (stem cells come from a matched donor) transplants.

Blood Cancer OncTalk 2023 / Series number 4

AlexandraGBeneke

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 15:39

Leading oncologists come together to discuss emerging treatment options and data regarding blood cancer, including multiple myeloma and lymphoma.

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Aaron Goodman MD, Guest Faculty

This is the third batch of videos from the Blood Cancer OncTalk playlist. In these videos, Dr. Sridevi Rajeeve gives a brief description of multiple myeloma, and how immunotherapy is used in treatment.

To watch the complete playlist click here.

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English

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The article describes the AVO treatment, a combination therapy for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), particularly for high-risk patients. CLL is a slow-growing cancer where abnormal white blood cells accumulate. "High-risk" CLL refers to cases with specific genetic changes (e.g., in TP53) that make the disease harder to treat.