Entries by Kara Rayburn

What’s Next in AML Treatment and Research?

What’s Next in AML Treatment and Research? from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. Dr. Pinkal Desai, an AML specialist, discusses research in-progress on MRD testing and pre-disease mutations in leukemia. […]

Cancer Research Institute

Cancer Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the immune system’s power to control and potentially cure all types of cancer. They fund the most innovative clinical and […]

Genetic Testing in AML: What Are Doctors Looking For?

Genetic Testing in AML: What Are Doctors Looking For? from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. Dr. Pinkal Desai, from Weill Cornell Medicine, discusses the genetic testing required in AML, including […]

Why Should AML Patients Undergo Genetic Testing?

 Why Should AML Patients Undergo Genetic Testing? from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. AML expert, Dr. Pinkal Desai, explains the necessity of genetic testing when AML is diagnosed, including […]

AML Genetic Testing Explained

AML Genetic Testing Explained from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo.  Acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, has many subtypes and understanding your individual disease is key to accessing personalized therapy. Learn […]

AML Symptoms at Diagnosis

Dr. Daniel Pollyea reviews the criteria for an acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnosis, including symptoms such as fatigue, rash and anemia, and goes on to address the importance of seeking […]

AML Causes and Risk Factors

Dr. Daniel Pollyea provides an explanation of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)  causes and risk factors and addresses the rumored associations to weed killer, X-rays and benzene. Dr. Daniel Pollyea is […]

Diagnosed with Myeloma? An Advocate’s Key Advice

Diagnosed with Myeloma? An Advocate’s Key Advice from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. Where do you start after being diagnosed with a myeloma? Myeloma survivor and advocate, Jack Aiello, shares […]

Expert Advice for Newly Diagnosed CLL Patients

  Expert Advice for Newly Diagnosed CLL Patients from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. Dr. Danielle Brander provides her expert advice for newly diagnosed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients and […]

What Causes a Gene Mutation?

Dr. Daniel Pollyea, an acute myeloid leukemia (AML) expert, describes gene mutations and potential reasons as to why they may occur. Dr. Daniel Pollyea is Clinical Director of Leukemia Services […]

Is AML Genetic?

Dr. Daniel Pollyea discusses the relationship between acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and genetics and addresses if the disease could be inherited within a family. Dr. Daniel Pollyea is Clinical Director […]

Past Patient Chats

2022 January 14, 2022: Building Power Through Your Story January 28, 2022: Digital Health Equity: Let’s Talk About It February 11, 2022: Filtering Misinformation: Social Media and Your Care February […]

Patientchat Etiquette & Guidelines

Chat etiquette & guidelines: Patient Chat is appropriate for patients, doctors, nurses, caregivers, mental health professionals, complementary care providers,  loved ones of patients, basically anyone and everyone that cares about […]