Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Articles

PERSIST-1 and PERSIST-2 Trials in Myelofibrosis

September 20th 2021

Expert hematologist/oncologists review the use of pacritinib for the treatment of myelofibrosis, as seen in the PERSIST-1 and PERSIST-2 trials.

Role of JAK-STAT Pathway in Myelofibrosis

September 20th 2021

Aaron Gerds, MD, MS; and Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, share insights on the impact of pathways, including JAK-STAT, on myelofibrosis disease progression and discuss considerations for the use of JAK inhibitors.

Monitoring Treatment Response in MF

September 13th 2021

Hematology/oncology experts review their approach to monitoring treatment response in myelofibrosis (MF) and when they would consider switching therapies.

Impact of Cytopenias on MF Treatment

September 13th 2021

Aaron Gerds, MD, MS; and Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, share insights on the importance of allele burden in myelofibrosis (MF) and how cytopenias can limit treatment options for patients with myelofibrosis.

Challenges in Myelofibrosis Treatment

September 7th 2021

Experts in hematology/oncology comment on challenges in treating patients with myelofibrosis.

Treatment Strategies for Primary Myelofibrosis

September 7th 2021

Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, and Aaron Gerds, MD, MS, review key updates to NCCN guidelines for primary myelofibrosis and discuss treatment options for the disease.

Risk Stratification and Patient Classification for PMF

August 30th 2021

Aaron Gerds, MD, MS, provides insight on determining low- vs high-risk primary myelofibrosis, the role of molecular status on treatment, and his approach toward symptom burden assessment.

Overview of Primary Myelofibrosis

August 30th 2021

Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, describes the classic signs and symptoms of primary myelofibrosis (PMF), along with goals of therapy.

Unmet Needs and Looking Ahead in Essential Thrombocythemia

April 21st 2021

Unmet needs and current areas that are being studied in in essential thrombocythemia.

The Treatment Spectrum in Essential Thrombocythemia

April 21st 2021

Pankit Vachhani, MD, highlights treatment considerations in low- to high-risk essential thrombocythemia and patients resistant or intolerant to hydroxyurea.

Essential Thrombocythemia: An Overview

April 14th 2021

Expert discusses risk-stratification models, prognosis, and the management of complications in essential thrombocythemia.

Ongoing Unmet Needs and New Approaches in Myelofibrosis

April 14th 2021

Key opinion leaders discuss the current unmet needs in myelofibrosis and ongoing approaches to look forward to in hopefully overcoming these challenges.

A Review of Pacritinib and PACIFICA Data

April 7th 2021

Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, briefly reviews the role of pacritinib in patients with myelofibrosis as well as the PACIFICA study.

The Role of Transplant in Myelofibrosis

April 7th 2021

Experts discuss the role of transplant and evaluating options in patients with myelofibrosis.

COMFORT Data and Ruxolitinib in Myelofibrosis

March 31st 2021

A review of data from the COMFORT trials and the management and real-world use of ruxolitinib in patients with myelofibrosis, also touching on its use during the coronavirus pandemic.

A Look at Fedratinib and the JAKARTA Trials

March 31st 2021

Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, reviews data from the JAKARTA and JAKARTA2 clinical trials as well as his approach to using fedratinib in his own clinical practice.

Risk, Prognosis, and Nontransplant Options in Primary Myelofibrosis

March 24th 2021

Ruben A. Mesa, MD, and Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, provide insight on the disease burden and prognostic scoring of primary myelofibrosis, as well as options for nontransplant candidates.

Goals in Treating Low-Risk Primary Myelofibrosis

March 24th 2021

Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, shares how he assesses and typically starts treatment in patients with low-risk primary myelofibrosis, looking specifically at whether patients are symptomatic or asymptomatic.

Emerging Therapeutic Options in Polycythemia Vera

March 17th 2021

What to look forward to in the polycythemia vera space, including new clinical trials.

Real-World Use of Ruxolitinib in Polycythemia Vera

March 17th 2021

Experts give real-world insight in using ruxolitinib in patients with polycythemia vera.