Recognizing When It Is Time to Treat
September 19, 2024
It is critical to be aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate there is a need to begin treatment.
It is critical to be aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate there is a need to begin treatment.
Most people who have been diagnosed with CLL or SLL have no symptoms initially and are usually advised that no treatment is necessary upon diagnosis
Therapeutic options that include Time Off Treatment, also referred to as Time Off Therapy, Fixed Duration Therapy, or Limited Duration Therapy, or Time-Limited Therapy, have multiple advantages for patients, but may not be the best fit for everyone. Listen to Dr. Catherine Coombs and Dr. Brian Koffman discuss what it means to take “time off treatment.” Watch the video, then test your knowledge with a brief quiz!
Knowledge Test – Time Off Treatment – CLL Society
Join the CLL Society and Nurse Practitioner Laura Zitella, who will discuss the timing of CLL treatment and the various factors to consider when navigating your disease journey.
At the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2021, our own Dr. Brian Koffman, interviewed Dr. Stephan Stilgenbauer, Professor of Medicine at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Ulm University in Germany. They discussed the latest results from the GAIA (CLL13) trial, which compared rates of measurable residual disease (MRD) with the different treatments.
Our own Dr. Koffman is quoted in his local paper, the LA Times, in this article: This Treatment Can Protect Vulnerable People From COVID. But Many Don’t Know About It.
CLL Society is actively monitoring changes in the federal government agencies that may affect federal employees’ ability to continue serving patients.
Featuring Dr. Jennifer R. Brown who will delve into the latest advancements on emerging CLL therapies currently under investigation in clinical trials.