NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Patients Raise Money to Fight Leukemia
Posted: September 27, 2011 Filed under: Leukemia News | Tags: Fundraising, Leukemia, New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medical College Comments Off on NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Patients Raise Money to Fight LeukemiaTwo NewYork-Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center patients and their families held a fundraiser on Staten Island to help other patients with leukemia. The patients met when they were receiving treatment at NYP/Weill Cornell.
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Sandra Allen-Bard contributes to informational video on CML
Posted: August 24, 2011 Filed under: Leukemia News, Patient Education, Physician Presentations, Uncategorized | Tags: Blood Disorders, Leukemia, Leukemia Treatment, New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Comments Off on Sandra Allen-Bard contributes to informational video on CMLLeukemia Program Nurse, Sandra Allen-Bard, contributed to an informational video on Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. To view it, click here.
Leukemia Team Presents at ASCO Annual Meeting
Posted: August 3, 2011 Filed under: Clinical Trials, Leukemia News, Physician Presentations, Uncategorized | Tags: Acute Myeloid Leukemia, AML, Blood Disorders, Ellen Ritchie, Eric Feldman, Gail Roboz, Leukemia, Leukemia Treatment, MD, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Comments Off on Leukemia Team Presents at ASCO Annual MeetingThe work of Drs. Ritchie, Roboz, Scandura, Gergis, and Feldman, and nurse Tania Curcio was presented at the 2009 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. The presentation focused on a clinical trial treating elderly AML and high-grade MDS patients. To view the presentation, click here.
Dr. Gail Roboz Interviewed about Lenalidomide for MDS
Posted: August 2, 2011 Filed under: Clinical Trials, Leukemia News, Patient Education, Physician Presentations, Uncategorized | Tags: Blood Disorders, Gail Roboz, Leukemia, Leukemia Treatment, MD, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Comments Off on Dr. Gail Roboz Interviewed about Lenalidomide for MDSCheck out this video interview of Dr. Roboz about Lenalidomide for intermediate and low-grade MDS. Click here to view.
Highlights from the 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting
Posted: July 13, 2011 Filed under: Clinical Trials, Leukemia News, Physician Presentations, Uncategorized | Tags: Acute Myeloid Leukemia, AML, Blood Disorders, Gail Roboz, Leukemia, Leukemia Treatment, MD, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Comments Off on Highlights from the 2011 ASCO Annual MeetingDr. Gail Roboz contributed to a comprehensive newsletter highlighting developments at the recent 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting.
To view the newsletter and get updates on AML, ALL, Myelofibrosis, and more, click here.
Dr. Gail Roboz Discusses the Causes of Bone Marrow Failure
Posted: July 7, 2011 Filed under: Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Leukemia News, Patient Education, Physician Presentations, Uncategorized | Tags: Acute Myeloid Leukemia, AML, Blood Disorders, Gail Roboz, Leukemia, Leukemia Treatment, MD, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Comments Off on Dr. Gail Roboz Discusses the Causes of Bone Marrow Failure
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Dr. Ellen Ritchie – Interview on Treatments for Acute Leukemia
Posted: July 6, 2011 Filed under: Clinical Trials, Leukemia News, Patient Education, Physician Presentations | Tags: Acute Myeloid Leukemia, AML, Blood Disorders, Ellen Ritchie, Leukemia, Leukemia Treatment, MD, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Comments Off on Dr. Ellen Ritchie – Interview on Treatments for Acute LeukemiaDr. Ritchie discusses the treatments available for acute leukemias.
Weill Cornell Leukemia Nurse Practitioner Sandra Allen-Bard Wins Chairman’s Citation
Posted: July 5, 2011 Filed under: Accolades, Leukemia News | Tags: Awards, Blood Disorders, Leukemia, New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Comments Off on Weill Cornell Leukemia Nurse Practitioner Sandra Allen-Bard Wins Chairman’s Citation
Sandra Allen-Bard, BSN, MSN, AOCNP, ANCC has won the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) National Chairman’s Citation for 2011. This is the second Chairman’s Citation for Ms. Allen-Bard, who was also recognized for her outstanding contributions by LLS in 2009.
The Chairman’s Citation recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of individuals who have demonstrated significant dedication and commitment to their chapter and are deserving of national recognition. The award is also given to medical institutions, organizations, social workers or caregivers who have given outstanding support, counsel or guidance to blood cancer patients and their families.
Nominations for the Chairman’s Citation may be made throughout the year at the community level and for presentation by chapters.
For more information about the Chairman’s Citation, please click here.
Dr. Gail Roboz: New Understanding and Treatments for Leukemia
Posted: May 26, 2011 Filed under: Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Leukemia News | Tags: Blood Disorders, Gail Roboz, Leukemia, Leukemia Treatment, New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Comments Off on Dr. Gail Roboz: New Understanding and Treatments for Leukemia
Video: Why Unexplained Bruises Can Effect Your Health
Posted: May 26, 2011 Filed under: Leukemia News, Patient Education | Tags: Blood Disorders, Gail Roboz, Leukemia Treatment, New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Comments Off on Video: Why Unexplained Bruises Can Effect Your HealthGail J. Roboz, MD, Director of the Weill Cornell Leukemia Program, explains how unexplained bruises can affect your health. Click here to view the video.
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