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Opinion|Videos|September 6, 2024

Importance of Collaboration between Academic and Community Centers

Author(s)Samer A. Al'Hadidi, MD, Frits van Rhee, MD, PhD, Appalanaidu Sasapu, MD

Medical experts highlight the critical role of collaboration between academic and community physicians in managing multiple myeloma, focusing on coordinating care, maintaining communication, and ensuring centers are prepared for patient transitions.

Episodes in this series

EP. 1 Importance of Collaboration between Academic and Community Centers

EP. 1 Importance of Collaboration between Academic and Community Centers

EP. 2 Referral Process: Streamlining and Challenges Seen

EP. 2 Referral Process: Streamlining and Challenges Seen

EP. 3 Referral Process: Bispecifics

EP. 3 Referral Process: Bispecifics

EP. 4 Similarities and Differences among Bispecifics: BCMA vs non-BCMA

EP. 4 Similarities and Differences among Bispecifics: BCMA vs non-BCMA

EP. 5 Types of Referrals and Impact of Social Factors on the Referral Process

EP. 5 Types of Referrals and Impact of Social Factors on the Referral Process

EP. 6 Managing AEs Seen with Bispecifics

EP. 6 Managing AEs Seen with Bispecifics

EP. 7 Referral Process: CAR T-Cell Therapy

EP. 7 Referral Process: CAR T-Cell Therapy

EP. 8 CAR T: Impact of Recent Approvals on the Referral Process

EP. 8 CAR T: Impact of Recent Approvals on the Referral Process

EP. 9 Long-Term Monitoring of AEs and Reintegrating Patients back into Community Care

EP. 9 Long-Term Monitoring of AEs and Reintegrating Patients back into Community Care

EP. 10 Clinical Pearls about the Referral Process of Bispecifics and CAR-T in RRMM

EP. 10 Clinical Pearls about the Referral Process of Bispecifics and CAR-T in RRMM

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