To Treat or Not To Treat? A Discussion about Early Intervention for Myelofibrosis with Abdulraheem Yacoub, MD
Event Description
Most studies of myelofibrosis are focused on high-risk patients with advanced or aggressive disease, but many patients don't fall into this category. Dr Abdulraheem Yacoub will join us for this virtual webinar to discuss intervention for myelofibrosis patients with earlier, less advanced disease states.
Event Highlights
What are Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)?
Challenges in "Earlier" Intervention
Is There Benefit to Early Intervervention in "Low Risk" Myelofibrosis?
Q&A
Schedule & Agenda
Dalton introduces the agenda of the event and our featured speaker Dr. Abdulraheem Yacoub
Dalton introduces the agenda of the event and our featured speaker Dr. Abdulraheem Yacoub
Dr. Abdulraheem Yacoub discusses intervention for myelofibrosis patients with earlier, less advanced disease states.
Dr. Abdulraheem Yacoub discusses intervention for myelofibrosis patients with earlier, less advanced disease states.
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Speakers & Moderators
Dalton joined HealthTree in 2024 as the CLL and MF Education Manager. He is passionate about helping patients gain a better understanding of their health and treatment and sees it as a way to help empower individuals and their families who are affected by these diseases. Prior to joining HealthTree Dalton earned a Master’s Degree in Oncological Sciences while studying various different blood cancers. When not interacting with patients he is an avid snowboarder and hiker.
Dr. Abdulraheem Yacoub is a professor of Hematologic malignancies and Cellular Therapies at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Yacoub earned his medical degree from Jordan University in Amman, Jordan, in 2003 before completing a hematology-oncology fellowship at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Yacoub is internationally recognized for his work in myeloproliferative neoplasms; his clinic at the University of Kansas is recognized as both a Key member of the NIH-funded consortium dedicated to the research of MPNs as well as an MPN Center of Excellence. Dr. Yacoub has been honored through numerous awards and invitations to speak throughout his career. He also serves as the lead global clinical investigator and global lead for the LIMBER clinical trials, which aim to refine the most effective upfront therapy in myelofibrosis.
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