ALAN is proud to be involved in groundbreaking work that provides clear recommendations for assessing fitness in patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). This effort aims to improve how treatment decisions are made — not only based on clinical data, but also by integrating what truly matters to patients: their quality of life, preferences, and personal values.
A person’s “fitness” plays a vital role in determining which treatment options are appropriate. However, this term refers not just to physical strength or endurance — but a broader evaluation of a patient’s ability to tolerate specific treatments.
Full Publication:
Access the peer-reviewed article in Blood Advances here.
Patient and Caregiver Resources
To ensure this knowledge reaches those who need it most, they have developed accessible materials in lay language, as well as guiding questions that patients and caregivers can bring to their healthcare team.
For Organizations and Advocates
They have also created shareable content to help you raise awareness across your networks. You’ll find Canva links organized by language, along with clear instructions on how to use them:
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