Leukemia
What is a hematologist?
A hematologist is a specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases.
What is hematology?
Hematology is the science or study of blood and blood diseases.
CML specialist honored for contributions to hematologic oncology treatment, research
Jorge Cortes, MD, received Society of Hematologic Oncology’s Michael J. Keating Outstanding Achievement Award.
Leukemia specialist receives award for impact in hematologic malignancies field
Hagop Kantarjian, MD, received Society of Hematologic Oncology’s Emil J Freireich Distinguished Pioneer Award.
Renowned leukemia specialist finds innovation is ‘common ground’ between medicine, painting
Hagop Kantarjian, MD, is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the medical field.
FDA places partial hold on studies of magrolimab for acute myeloid leukemia
The FDA placed a partial clinical hold on studies of magrolimab as treatment for acute myeloid leukemia, the agent’s manufacturer announced.
FDA places formal hold on CAR-T trial paused after patient death
The FDA placed a formal clinical hold on a phase 1 trial that has been paused since the death of a study participant more than 2 months ago.
FDA approves Vanflyta for newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia
The FDA approved quizartinib for use in combination with standard chemotherapy for treatment of patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia with FLT3 internal tandem duplication mutations.
Man remains in treatment-free HIV remission after stem cell transplant
A man has remained in treatment-free HIV remission for nearly 2 years after receiving a stem-cell transplant to treat a rare and aggressive form of leukemia, researchers reported Wednesday.
Healio Minute Podcast, Leukemia Edition: Top Headlines - Week of July 17, 2023
In this edition, obesity linked to adverse outcomes among AYAs; pirtobrutinib produces high response rates; CDC study reveals overall increase in pediatric cancer incidence and more.