ASH Preview: Practice-Changing Darzalex And Imbruvica, Advances In Beta-Thalassemia And More
Executive Summary
Late-breaker presentations for Darzalex in multiple myeloma and Imbruvica in CLL will showcase "practice-changing" results in front-line settings. Other highlights include new treatments for beta-thalassemia, such as Acceleron's and Celgene's luspatercept.
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