
Opinion|Videos|September 3, 2024
ASCERTAIN Data: Oral Decitabine-Cedazuridine Outcomes in MDS
Medical experts discuss the data gathered from the ASCERTAIN trial.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- Although oral decitabine-cedazuridine has been FDA approved for some time, the ASCERTAIN trial data are a recent advancement in our knowledge of this drug and its use in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Briefly describe the ASCERTAIN trial design.
- What are some key takeaways regarding the outcomes of treating MDS with oral decitabine-cedazuridine compared with intravenous decitabine, according to the ASCERTAIN data?
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