How to Approach to Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) from Community Oncology Perspective
In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain are joined by Dr. Mikkael Sekeres, Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Hematology at the University of Miami. Together, they explore the complex landscape of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), discussing the latest advancements in diagnosis, treatment options, and risk stratification.
Key topics included:
• The importance of molecular testing in AML diagnosis and treatment planning
• The role of intensive induction chemotherapy and the classic 7+3 regimen
• New oral therapies, including FLT3 inhibitors and hypomethylating agents combined with venetoclax
• Strategies for managing elderly or frail patients who are ineligible for intensive chemotherapy
• The significance of measurable residual disease (MRD) in treatment decisions and transplant eligibility
• Insights into managing side effects and complications associated with AML treatments
Join us for an informative discussion that sheds light on the evolving treatment landscape of AML and the importance of personalized care in oncology. Don't forget to check out our other episodes on hematological malignancies, and we look forward to seeing you at ASH 2024!
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The Oncology Brothers Podcast, led by Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain, is dedicated to bridging the gap between academic cancer centers and community oncology in the ever-evolving field of hematology & oncology. With a mission to disseminate crucial information to the medical community, this oncology podcast is not for medical advice but rather serves as a beacon for physicians, nurses, trainees, and advanced practice providers (APPs) involved in the care of cancer patients.
Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain, both esteemed oncologists, bring a wealth of experience and expertise from their general community practice to these discussions. Through short and engaging interviews with world-renowned researchers, clinicians, hematologists, and oncologists, they present practice-changing data in a concise, bite-sized format.
Get the latest FDA approvals news, oncology conference highlights, and treatment algorithms in 25 minutes or less. Conversations center around common cancers you see in your clinic like breast cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer, and GI cancers. With new indications and approvals, we talk about how to incorporate this data in your day to day clinical practice.
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