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Wilmot Investigators Showcase Research at National Hematology Meeting

Monday, December 11, 2023

At the 2023 annual meeting on Dec. 9-12, Wilmot Cancer Institute physician-scientists and trainees gave numerous talks, took part in poster sessions, and were involved in dozens of collaborative research projects. Following is an alphabetical sampling of the Wilmot research selected by ASH for oral presentations.

Telehealth Advanced Care Planning Conversations Benefit Older Patients With AML, MDS

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Advanced care planning (ACP) can be successfully delivered to older patients with hematologic malignancies using telehealth, according to the results of a study published in Blood Advances. The qualitative, single-center study of older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) demonstrated that those who have limited experience using technologies are willing and able to learn how to navigate telehealth to have ACP conversations with their physicians.

Allison Magnuson, DO, Featured on Cancer.net Podcast

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Allison Magnuson, DO, was featured on the podcast "What to Know About Cancer Care and Research for People 65+: A Q&A with Patient Advocate Beverly Canin," produced by Cancer.net.

More Proof that Too Many Medications Leads to Adversity for Older Cancer Patients

Monday, February 27, 2023

When older adults with cancer take multiple medications — including ordinary drugs like blood pressure pills, supplements, or antacids — it can result in more toxic chemotherapy side effects and even a need to stop cancer treatment, according to new research at the Wilmot Cancer Institute.

Supriya Mohile Earns Spot in Top Medical Honor Society for Outstanding Work in Geriatric Oncology

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Supriya Mohile, M.D., M.S., who has an international reputation for advancing the field of geriatric oncology, was honored with another milestone in her career by being elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation, one of the oldest medical honor societies.