Updates on BTKi Monotherapy for CLL in the Frontline Setting

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A panel of oncology experts explore recent updates from SEQUOIA and ELEVATE-RR, discussing the potential impact of these findings on the clinical practice setting.

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The medical characteristics of a patient may heavily factor into the selection of tyrosine kinase inhibition for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia.
The toxicity profile of interferon and the limited availability of transplantation established a need for TKI development for chronic myeloid leukemia.
We have the current CAR [T-cell therapies], which target CD19; however, we need others.
Current findings from the phase 1/2 CaDAnCe-101 trial show no predictive factors of improved responses with BGB-16673 in patients with CLL or SLL.
More follow-up data will better elucidate the impact of frontline use of hypomethylating agents in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes.
Both clinicians and patients should have as much information as possible to participate in shared decision-making for CLL care, says Jacob D. Soumerai, MD.
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