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Jan 2023
14m 19s

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

Sam and Karine
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This week’s episode will be focusing on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). We will go over quick facts on the diagnosis, prognostic factors, and treatment options for both B-cell & T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemias. 

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