Newly Diagnosed with Leukemia? Start Here with Dr. Gautam Borthakur
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with leukemia, this free webinar is for you. Our featured speaker, Dr. Borthakur from MD Anderson, will explain what leukemia is, why it happens, the different types, and how treatment decisions are made, so you can better understand your specific situation and next steps.
Mary introduces the agenda of the event and our featured speaker Dr. Gautam Borthakur
Dr. Borthakur explains the basics of leukemia and its diagnosis
Come with your questions and we'll answer them!
Mary Arnett
Mary joined HealthTree in 2022 as a part of HealthTree's team to help expand into all blood cancers. She now works as HealthTree's Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager, helping to engage and involve community members in HealthTree's mission. When she isn't working, she loves being the fun aunt to her 13 nieces and nephews, attending concerts, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and traveling to explore new cities.
Dr. Gautam Borthakur
Dr. Borthakur is a Professor in the Department of Leukemia and a dedicated specialist in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). He is deeply committed to improving outcomes for patients by bringing promising new treatments and clinical trials directly into the clinic. Over the course of his career, he has led more than 30 clinical trials focused on advancing care for people living with AML and related blood cancers. His work is driven by one goal: helping patients have better, more hopeful treatment options.