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An Overview of Potential Treatment Adverse Effects

Author(s):

Yuliya P.L Linhares, MD,Josie Montegaard, MSN, AGPCNP-BC

An expert on chronic lymphocytic leukemia discusses adverse effects encountered by patients who are receiving BTK inhibitors or venetoclax-based regimens.

Video content above is prompted by the following question(s):

  • What types of adverse effects may patients encounter with BTK inhibitor therapy? Venetoclax?
  • How are these adverse effects typically managed and how does a multidisciplinary team contribute to this process?
  • What guidance do you offer to patients to assist them in effective management of potential adverse events?

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