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Acute Myeloid Leukemia
The AML SWG represents a group of national and internationally renowned clinical and research experts working in the field of AML.
Read moreChronic Myeloid Leukemia
The objective of this SWG is the cure of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) by cooperative research.
Read moreFirst randomized evidence for kinase inhibitor activity in acute myeloid leukemia
Despite the success of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in some forms of leukemias such as chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia, until now a kinase inhibitor had yet to demonstrate activity in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Read moreKiller antibodies against AML
Most patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) can only be cured when a stem cell transplant induces an immune response against the patient’s leukemia.
Read moreThe root of evil: pre-leukemic clones that survive chemotherapy are linked to a higher risk of leukemia recurrence
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive form of blood cancer. Treatment with intensive chemotherapy often leads to a period of freedom from overt disease called a remission. However, recurrence of the disease is common.
Read moreEHA-SLCH Hematology Tutorial on Myeloid Malignancies and MDS
Dates: February 8-9, 2019
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Chairs: G Ossenkoppele, V Gunawardena, HW Goonasekera
After a successful first edition in 2017, EHA is organizing the second two-day tutorial in close collaboration with the Sri Lanka College of Haematologists (SLCH) on "Myeloid malignancies and MDS".…
Multi-center acute myeloid leukemia study
An SWG Grant-supported project initiated by EHA's SWG on Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Read moreHematology Tutorial in Sri Lanka updates expertise on myeloid malignancies and MDS of local hematologists
After a successful first edition in 2017, EHA and the Sri Lanka College of Haematologists (SLCH) organized its second two-day tutorial together in February in Colombo. The tutorial aimed to update the expertise of local hematologists from all levels.
Read moreDo generics of imatinib jeopardize patient safety for the sake of saving money? An experience in Turkish patients.
The high cost of tyrosine kinase inhibitors developed for chronic myeloid leukemia is a major concern for the health care payers, especially in countries with restricted resources.