Learn About Lymphadenopathy and New Treatments for Lymphoproliferative Disorders

OSUWexnerbloglogo2014 Learn About Lymphadenopathy and New Treatments for Lymphoproliferative Disorders. Today on MedNet21, we are going to bring you up to date on the approach to lymphadenopathy and then tell you about some exciting new treatments for lymphoma that are changing the management of the disease. Our guests today are hematologist and Assistant Professor of Internal medicine, Dr. David Bond. And also Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine from the Division of Hematology, Dr. Yazeed Sawalha.

View a video introduction of this webcast

What you’ll learn in this webcast

As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to: review the mechanisms
of action and clinical data of (CAR) T cells and BiTEs in patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma; highlight unique toxicities associated with CAR T cells and BiTEs: cytokines release syndrome and neurotoxicity; recognize the leading differential diagnosis considerations for a patient presenting with undifferentiated lymphadenopathy; and Differentiate diagnostic biopsy approaches including fine needle aspiration, core needle biopsy, and excisional lymph node biopsy.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • New treatments for lymphoma
  • Cost and insurance coverage for CAR T-cells and bispecific T-cell engagers
  • What patients should expect during treatment
  • Stem cell transplant timing
  • Stem cell transplant versus bone marrow transplant

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