Dr. Gail Roboz Discusses the Causes of Bone Marrow Failure

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Dr. Ellen Ritchie – Interview on Treatments for Acute Leukemia

Dr. Ritchie discusses the treatments available for acute leukemias.


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


Video: Why Unexplained Bruises Can Effect Your Health

Gail J. Roboz, MD, Director of the Weill Cornell Leukemia Program, explains how unexplained bruises can affect your health.  Click here to view the video.


MDS Expert Talks About Treatment Issues

Dr. Gail Roboz talks about Myelodysplastic Syndrome treatment issues for the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation’s Interviews with the Experts. Click the image to the left to read the interview.


AML in Older Patients — Is Lowering the Intensity the Right Answer?

Gail Roboz, MD, Director of the Weill Cornell Leukemia Program, gave a presentation on Acute Myeloid Leukemia in older patients at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in 2009.  Click here to listen to Dr. Roboz’s presentation.