This HealthTree Round Table for AML took place on February 13th, 2023
Topic: AML Essentials, Here’s What You Need to Know (Part 3 and Q&A Session)
Experts: Dr. Pamela Becker, City of Hope, Dr. Gabriel Mannis, Stanford, Dr. Dan Pollyea, University of Colorado
Deciding on treatment strategies is a challenge for everyone. How to get to a cure is something that should be considered, even on the first day of diagnosis.
If good risk factors exist, try induction chemotherapy. If they don’t exist, we have to look at age and comorbidities.
Once in remission, a curative action is taken. By this point, full information on each patient’s disease biology obtained at diagnosis should be available.
Remember to be informed, and don’t be afraid to ask for other opinions or inquire about the experience your team has in AML. Also consider requesting a formal consultation, a second opinion or even an inpatient transfer to a higher volume center. And last but not least: quality of life is a priority for every patient, so a balance between side effects/toxicity, treatment, and emotional/psychological situation is always important.
Interested in attending upcoming Round Tables? Join the HealthTree Round Tables for AML chapter to recieve emails about upcoming events!
Join the HealthTree Round Tables for AML Chapter!
This HealthTree Round Table for AML took place on February 13th, 2023
Topic: AML Essentials, Here’s What You Need to Know (Part 3 and Q&A Session)
Experts: Dr. Pamela Becker, City of Hope, Dr. Gabriel Mannis, Stanford, Dr. Dan Pollyea, University of Colorado
Deciding on treatment strategies is a challenge for everyone. How to get to a cure is something that should be considered, even on the first day of diagnosis.
If good risk factors exist, try induction chemotherapy. If they don’t exist, we have to look at age and comorbidities.
Once in remission, a curative action is taken. By this point, full information on each patient’s disease biology obtained at diagnosis should be available.
Remember to be informed, and don’t be afraid to ask for other opinions or inquire about the experience your team has in AML. Also consider requesting a formal consultation, a second opinion or even an inpatient transfer to a higher volume center. And last but not least: quality of life is a priority for every patient, so a balance between side effects/toxicity, treatment, and emotional/psychological situation is always important.
Interested in attending upcoming Round Tables? Join the HealthTree Round Tables for AML chapter to recieve emails about upcoming events!
Join the HealthTree Round Tables for AML Chapter!
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Andrea Robles
Andrea Robles is an International Medical Graduate, part of Healthtree’s patient navigator staff. She is committed to patient’s global wellness and finding a cure through research. She’s also a wife and mom of 3.
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