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Hematology Oncology

The Hematology/Oncology Conference is moderated by Robert G. Lerner, M.D., Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College.

This conference may include discussion of commercial products and services.

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Emerging Treatments In Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Several investigational agents offer hope to patients with AML.
Authors: Mary-Elizabeth M. Percival, M.D., M.S. and Roland B. Walter, M.D., Ph.D., M.S.
Estimated Time: 1 Hour
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Robert G. Lerner, M.D.

Hematology Oncology

Dr. Robert G. Lerner, Cyberounds® Hematology/Oncology moderator, is Professor and Vice Chairman, Department of Medicine and Professor of Pathology at New York Medical College and is board certified in both hematology and medical oncology. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of NYU and its medical school, Bob did his postgraduate training at Bellevue, Montefiore Hospital and USC. He is a recipient of an NIH Research Career Development Award and is Chief, Hematology, Westchester County Medical Center. Thromboembolic disease and the control of coagulation are Dr. Lerner's major areas of research interest.

Within the past 12 months, Dr. Lerner has received research/grant support from Sanofi-Aventis and Boehringer Ingelheim, and been on the Speakers Bureau for Eisai, GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi-Aventis.

Last Update: 2/21/2021

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While some disorders are more readily apparent than others, not all bleeding is straightforward or has a readily identifiable cause.
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Lung Cancer Chemoprevention

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Molecularly Targeted Therapy for Malignant Brain Tumors

Neuro−oncology is focusing on the uses of molecularly targeted agents in the adjuvant setting.
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Anti-EGFR Therapy: Incidence, Pathology and Management of Associated Side Effects

This month, Sunil Babu, M.D., Michael Liu, M.D., and Robert G. Lerner, M.D., discuss

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