Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Current Treatment Options and Promising Research 2018

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07/04/23

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML): Current Treatment Options and Promising Research

Learn from transplant and AML expert, Dr. Mary-Beth Percival from the University of Washington who will discuss:
• The different types of AML and how well they respond to treatment
• Who is a good candidate for a bone marrow or stem cell transplant
• Source of stem cells, types of transplants if a perfect match is not available
• FDA approved drugs
• Managing relapse after transplant
• Promising drugs under investigation to help AML patients
• Questions should you ask your doctor when deciding on a treatment strategy

This is a 45 minute presentation followed by a 20 minute Q & A.