Opinion|Videos|January 31, 2025
Best Practices and Strategies for Luspatercept in the Treatment of LR-MDS
Author(s)Thomas W. LeBlanc, MD, MA
Thomas W. LeBlanc, MD, MA, discusses key clinical pearls for community oncologists in the treatment of anemia in patients with low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS), including the importance of early and accurate diagnosis, considering newer therapies like luspatercept, monitoring hemoglobin levels, and incorporating patient-reported outcomes to tailor individualized treatment plans for better outcomes.
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