Presenter(s)
Charles J. Parker, MD
Topic(s)
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Presentation Date (Range)
Charles Parker, MD, AB from Huntsman Cancer Institute explains various treatments for patients with PNH, or Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria: (par-uk-SIZ-muhl nok-TURN-uhl hee-muh-gloe-buh-NYOOR-ee-uh) A rare and serious blood disease that causes red blood cells to break apart. Paroxysmal means sudden and irregular. Nocturnal means at night. Hemoglobinuria means hemoglobin in the urine. Hemoglobin is the red part of red blood cells. A… , in this session. Dr. Parker explains why particular therapies are preferred as options for therapies continue to advance.