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Supportive care in oncology Learning Zone

Expert Opinion

Read time: 40 mins
Last updated:25th Aug 2022
Published:25th Aug 2022

Dr Matti Aapro

Dr Matti Aapro is member of the Board of Directors of the Genolier Cancer Center, Genolier, Switzerland and President (2020-2021) of the European Cancer Organisation. 

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Dr Gary Lyman

Dr Gary Lyman is Professor of Public Health Sciences and Clinical Research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, and serves as a senior lead for health care quality and policy within the Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research (HICOR). 

What are the haematological side effects of cancer treatment and how are these managed?
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