Watch Online Webcast To Get An Updcate on Leukemia. Today, a new case of Leukemia is diagnosed nearly every 10 minutes in the United States. But fortunately, leukemia treatment is also advancing at a fast rate. The 5-year survival has more than quadrupled since the 1960s. To discuss with us the presentation, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment is one of Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital’s Hematology experts. We’re pleased to introduce Assistant Professor of Medicine Dr. Karilyn Larkin. Karilyn specializes in treating Leukemia and is a member of the Leukemia Research Program at OSU’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.
What you’ll learn in this webcast
As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:
- To recognize presentation of leukemia and differentiate emergent from non-emergent
- To become familiar with the terminology used to describe treatment course and responses
You’ll also learn about the following:
- Blood Cancers
- Detection
- White blood cells
- Recurrence
- Survivorship
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