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Decision-Making in CLL: The Role of Real-World Evidence

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Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA,Roy Beveridge, MD

A discussion on therapeutic decision-making in CLL and the role of real-world evidence.

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  • How do you integrate real-world evidence into your clinical decision-making process for BTK inhibitors in CLL?

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