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Lecture 22: Growth Factors in Cancer
Gerald A Soff MD &
Hanny Al-Samkari M.D.
Presentation Date:
March 5, 2026
> 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.

Gerald A. Soff MD
Chief, Classical Hematology Service
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center,
University of Miami Health System
gas199@Miami.edu
Hanny Al-Samkari, M.D.
Hematology Oncology Division
Massachusetts General Hospital
hal-samkari@mgh.Harvard.edu
> If you feed them, they will grow!
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