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As part of our ASH 2016 coverage, Dr. John Mascarenhas, from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, joined Patient Power to discuss the research taking place with interferon as a treatment for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). While interferon has been around for some time, theres a recent re-emergence of research in the field. Dr. Mascarenhas addresses the interim results of current studies and the new clinical trials set to begin in 2017. Learn more about interferon and why this may be a viable option for some patients with MPNs. Get email alerts | http://www.patientpower.info/alerts Subscribe on YouTube | http://www.youtube.com/patientpower Like on Facebook…

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In this Best of the Day discussion from the annual hematology meeting held in San Diego, Drs. Joseph R. Mikhael and Sonali M. Smith analyze and discuss pertinent clinical studies and late breaking updates pertaining the care of patients with lymphoma. This engaging conversation provides updates in a comprehensive and accessible format that facilitates the incorporation of the latest treatment advances into clinical practice. Earn CME credit for this activity at the following location: https://elc.imedex.com/ELC/Activity-Overview.aspx?activityid=7243&specialty=Hematology

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In this Best of the Day discussion from the annual hematology meeting held in San Diego, Drs. Joseph R. Mikhael and David P. Steensma analyze and discuss pertinent clinical studies and late breaking updates pertaining the care of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). This engaging conversation provides updates in a comprehensive and accessible format that facilitates the incorporation of the latest treatment advances into clinical practice. Earn CME credit for this activity at the following location: https://elc.imedex.com/ELC/Activity-Overview.aspx?activityid=7242&specialty=Hematology

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In this Best of the Day discussion from the annual hematology meeting held in San Diego, Drs. Joseph R. Mikhael and Saad V. Usmani analyze and discuss pertinent clinical studies and late breaking updates pertaining the care of patients with multiple myeloma. This engaging conversation provides updates in a comprehensive and accessible format that facilitates the incorporation of the latest treatment advances into clinical practice. Earn CME credit for this activity at the following location: https://elc.imedex.com/ELC/Activity-Overview.aspx?activityid=7241&specialty=Hematology

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In this Best of the Day discussion from the annual hematology meeting held in San Diego, Drs. Joseph R. Mikhael and Neil E. Kay analyze and discuss pertinent clinical studies and late breaking updates pertaining the care of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). This engaging conversation provides updates in a comprehensive and accessible format that facilitates the incorporation of the latest treatment advances into clinical practice. Earn CME credit for this activity at the following location: https://elc.imedex.com/ELC/Activity-Overview.aspx?activityid=7240&specialty=Hematology

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In this Best of the Day discussion from the annual hematology meeting held in San Diego, Drs. Joseph R. Mikhael and Ruben A. Mesa analyze and discuss pertinent clinical studies and late breaking updates pertaining the care of patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). This engaging conversation provides updates in a comprehensive and accessible format that facilitates the incorporation of the latest treatment advances into clinical practice. Earn CME credit for this activity here: https://elc.imedex.com/ELC/Activity-Overview.aspx?activityid=7239&specialty=Hematology

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David Ilson, MD of Memoral Sloan Kettering Cancer Center discusses data released at ASCO GI 2017. A total of 198 patients who completed chemoradiation were analyzed for the primary endpoint of pCR. Among the entire group, the pCR rate was 22.7%. The highest pCR rate of 37.5% occurred in PET responders who received both induction and concurrent FOLFOX, whereas the lowest rate of 12.5% occurred in PET responders who received both induction and concurrent carboplatin/paclitaxel. Notably, the pCR rate for PET nonresponders who switched from FOLFOX to carboplatin/paclitaxel was 19.0% and for those who switched from carboplatin/paclitaxel to FOLFOX was…

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