ESSENTIAL HAEMATOLOGY

Management of Haematological Malignancy



Management of Haematological Malignancy

Summary

Haematological malignancies are complex diseases, affecting the entire age spectrum, and having marked differences in presentation, treatment, progression and outcome. Patients have a significant symptom burden, and despite treatment improvements for some sub-types, many patients die from their disease. Haematological malignancies comprise more than 60 distinct disease types, each having particular clinical features, treatment pathways and outcomes. Signi?cant improvement in the treatment of certain haematological malignancies in recent years has meant that some patients are now living longer with their disease - and often with the associated symptoms. Consequently, there is growing recognition ...