Best Practices and Solutions for Performing Bone Marrow Biopsies in AML Care
Released On
June 5, 2025
Expires On
September 30, 2025
Media Type
Internet
Completion Time
35 minutes
Specialty
Hematology-Oncology
Topic(s)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Leukemia
Provider/Grant Support
This activity is provided by Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC).
This activity is supported by an educational grant from AbbVie.
This module is not accredited.
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of:
- Oncologists/hematologists
- Oncology advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners, physician assistants)
- Oncology nurses
- Other health care professionals (HCPs) involved in treating patients with acute myleoid leukeumia (AML).
Program Overview
Bone marrow biopsies play a critical role in diagnosing, staging, and monitoring treatment response in AML. This video will cover:
- Essential best practices for performing and interpreting bone marrow biopsies in AML care
- Key diagnostic tests, biopsy techniques, outpatient procedural considerations, and strategies to improve provider confidence through training and simulation
- The importance of patient education, interdisciplinary coordination, and timely lab processing to support optimal outcomes
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Summarize barriers to administering evidence-based bone marrow biopsies for diagnosis and monitoring of AML
- Explore the crucial role of bone marrow biopsies in the diagnosis and monitoring of AML
- Identify considerations for minoritized patients with AML that may prevent them from undergoing bone marrow biopsies
- Identify best practices for referral to academic centers for bone marrow biopsy and transitioning patients back to the community
Faculty
Thomas LeBlanc, MD, MA, MHS
Hematologist Oncologist, Associate Professor of Medicine, Associate Professor in Population Health Sciences, Duke Cancer Institute
Keri Halsema, MSN, NP
Nurse Practitioner and Senior Instructor, Cell Therapy Center, University of Colorado
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest
Keri Halsema has nothing to disclose
Thomas LeBlanc:
- Is currently, or has recently been a consultant for/received honoraria from AbbVie, Agios/Servier, Apellis, Astellas, BMS/Celgene, Genentech, Geron, Gilead, GSK, Lilly, Menarini/Stemline, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Syndax, and Taiho
- Has served on recent advisory boards for AbbVie, Agios/Servier, and BMS
- Has received honoraria from AbbVie, Agios/Servier, Astellas, BMS/Celgene, Geron, GSK, Incyte, Menarini-Stemline, and Rigel for recent speaking engagement
- Has equity interest in Dosentrx and Thymecare
- Has received recent research funding from the AbbVie, American Cancer Society, AstraZeneca, BMS, Deverra Therapeutics/Coeptis, Duke University, GSK, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the National Institute of Nursing Research/ National Institutes of Health
- Has received royalties from UpToDate
Instructions for Participation and Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving participation credit for this enduring activity. To receive the participation credit participants must:
- Participate in the online activity.
- Submit the post-test.
Certificate will be immediately available for the participant to download.
References and Resources
- The MDS Foundation:
- Building Blocks of Hope – AML Edition
https://www.mds-foundation.org/resources/materials/building-blocks-of-hope-bboh/
- You and AML – Animated Patient Videos
https://www.youandaml.com/en-aml/home - Journey of Empowerment (JOE) in AML
https://www.mds-foundation.org/resources/apps/
- Building Blocks of Hope – AML Edition
- HealthTree Foundation:
- The Role of Treatment Assessments in AML Care
https://healthtree.org/myeloma/community/events/role-of-treatment-assessments-in-aml-care
- The Role of Treatment Assessments in AML Care
- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration 3D Model
https://www.lls.org/3d-model-library/bone-marrow-biopsy-and-aspiration-3d-model
Course Viewing Requirements
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Disclaimer
This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration 3D Model