Leukemia

Bicistronic CD19/CD22 CAR T-cell therapy had improved safety, durability, and high remission rates in pediatric patients with R/R B-ALL.

The updated labeling also includes new information on the recommended dosage of fludarabine phosphate when given with cyclophosphamide and rituximab.

The FDA has approved revumenib (Revuforj) for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory acute leukemia with a KMT2A translocation in adult and pediatric patients 1 year and older.

Developers are expected to file a supplemental NDA for revumenib in NPM1-mutated AML in the first half of 2025.

Patients with Philadelphia chromosome–positive CML in chronic phase will no longer be required to fast before taking nilotinib tablets.

Nicole Lamanna, MD, discusses addressing a clinically unmet need among patients with CLL who have relapsed on multiple prior lines of therapy.

Results from the FELIX trial support the approval of obecabtagene autoleucel in B-cell ALL.

Consolidative hematopoietic cell transplantation also confers improved progression-free survival among those with relapsed/refractory B-ALL.

Investigators will present topline data from the phase 2/3 study of uproleselan/chemotherapy at a future medical meeting.

Data from the ASC4FIRST trial support the accelerated approval of asciminib in this CML population.

The expanded approval of methotrexate may offer a convenient alternative to pediatric patients who have difficulty swallowing pills.

In a multicenter study, researchers have a phase 1, open-label study of CB-012, a next-generation CRISPR-edited allogeneic anti-CLL-1 CAR-T cell therapy, aimed at treating adults with relapsed/refractory AML.

A SEER-Medicare database analysis of patients with AML illustrates a trade-off between survival outcomes and time spent in hospitals.

Genomic subtype was associated with relapse, occurring in nearly 50% of PAX5-altered pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia cases.

Earlier use of liso-cel may improve responses in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma.

Treatment with CB-012 for patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia is under evaluation as part of the phase 1 AMpLify trial.

Claire Saxton shares insights on how physicians and caregivers can best assist patients with CML who have switched therapies.

A panel of experts on chronic myeloid leukemia discuss common patient concerns, adverse effect considerations, and best practices for setting clear expectations.

Phase 1/2 data support the fast track designation for BGB-16673 as a therapy for patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Focusing on the initiation of treatment for newly diagnosed patients with CML, Jorge E. Cortes, MD, details important factors to consider when starting treatment and Claire Saxton discusses strategies that optimize communication when considering treatment options.

Experts on chronic myeloid leukemia discuss how caregivers can collaborate with the health care team and support newly diagnosed patients.

Joannie Clements, a patient advocate, provides insights on helping newly diagnosed patients with CML and their caregivers navigate the complexities of diagnosis, and Claire Saxton outlines resources available for them.

A panel of experts on introduce a discussion on chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) with an overview of the disease, focusing on its subtypes and characteristics.

Investigators focused on the latest advances in the treatment of patients with AML, while prioritizing the use of venetoclax as it has been shown to significantly impact the course of the disease.

Phase 1/2 AUGMENT-101 study results revealed quick and lasting responses for patients with relapsed/refractory KMT2Ar acute leukemia.

The FDA has advised developers to attain overall survival benefit in a randomized head-to-head trial to support a BLA filing for Iomab-B.

An overall survival and 3-year relapse-free survival advantage was seen with blinatumomab vs chemotherapy alone in a phase 3 trial of B-cell precursor subtype ALL.

Investigators assessed alemtuzumab plus UCART22 in relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia as part of the phase 1 BALLI-01 trial.

Data from ASC4FIRST support the priority review designation for asciminib in Philadelphia chromosome–positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase.

Data from AMPLIFY show a trend towards improved overall survival with acalabrutinib-based therapy among patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.