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Lenalidomide Activity in AML with Trisomy 13
Slides from a journal article and transcribed comments from a recent interview with Gail J Roboz, MD (10/6/09)
Presentation discussed in this issue:
Fehniger TA et al. Single-agent lenalidomide induces complete remission of acute myeloid leukemia in patients with isolated trisomy 13. Blood 2009;113(5):1002-5. Abstract
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GAIL J ROBOZ, MD: Patients with acute myeloid leukemia with isolated trisomy 13 are rare. This was a nice paper with case reports to read because the accompanying data were complete. It is important to remember and think of if you happen to have a patient with isolated trisomy 13.
Dr Roboz is Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of the Leukemia Program at Weill Medical College of Cornell University at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York, New York.