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Lecture 20: Growth Factors in Cancer
Hanny Al-Samkari, M.D. &
Gerald A. Soff MD
Presentation Date:
February 29, 2024
> Cytopenia resulting from chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, is associated with morbidity/ mortality, and may negatively impact cancer outcomes.
> The development of therapeutic Hematopoietic Growth Factors has been one of the most impactful contributions to cancer care.
> In this presentation we will discuss the approach to cytopenia and the current understanding of appropriate use of growth factors in cancer patients.
Hanny Al-Samkari, M.D.
Hematology Oncology Division
Massachusetts General Hospital
hal-samkari@mgh.Harvard.edu
Gerald A. Soff MD
Chief, Classical Hematology Service
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center,
University of Miami Health System
gas199@Miami.edu
> If you feed them, they will grow!
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