Mesa and Ulmer Measure Methods for JAK Inhibitor Optimization in Myelofibrosis

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In our exclusive interview, Dr. Mesa and Dr. Ulmer discuss the current roles of ruxolitinib and fedratinib in myelofibrosis, current guidance for JAK inhibitor dosing, the utility of re-exposure to JAK inhibitors, and clinical trial options.

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In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ruben A. Mesa, MD, director of the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Scott Ulmer, MD, hematologist/oncologist at the START Center for Cancer Care, to discuss the optimization of JAK inhibitors in myelofibrosis.

In our exclusive interview, Mesa and Ulmer discuss the current roles of ruxolitinib (Jakafi) and fedratinib (Inrebic) in myelofibrosis, current guidance for JAK inhibitor dosing, the utility of re-exposure to JAK inhibitors, and clinical trial options.