Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma

Although Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor monotherapy in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has been a game-changer, patients have significantly increased risks of infection, especially in the upper respiratory tract.

The long-term response rate for zanubrutinib was better than ibrutinib in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

A new study identifies potential immune profile differences in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that may lead to resistance after ibrutinib therapy.

The study found that the price tag for the second-generation Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor would need to be reduced by 30% in order to be cost-effective compared with bendamustine-rituximab (R-bendamustine) for these patients.

Patients with low-count chronic lymphocytic leukemia phenotype monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis had a 1.86-fold greater risk of melanoma.

A comparison of the second-generation Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor acalabrutinib to the first-generation ibrutinib shows the former had lower rates of adverse events in a real-world setting.

Most patients diagnosed with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CP-CML) who achieved a deep molecular response on tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy were able to avoid relapse despite discontinuing therapy.

B-cell activating factor receptor chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy caused cytotoxic effects on all chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) cell lines.

Researchers report on the long-term immune changes in patients with refractory or relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treated with venetoclax and rituximab plus bendamustine and rituximab.

New study provides insights into the relationship between TP53, miR-34a, and NOTCH1 in CLL cells.

Physicians in the US, Germany, and France show gaps in their knowledge of the treatment of of refractory/relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and mantle Cell lymphoma (MCL).

Undetectable measurable residual disease rates can help predict progression-free survival in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to an analysis.

The latest study findings suggest that acalabrutinib may be a safer option than ibrutinib for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, offering a lower risk of serious cardiovascular and infection-related adverse events.

A recent study has found that higher serum levels of B-cell activating factor and anti-CCP3 are associated with a reduced risk of developing chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), suggesting potential biomarkers for assessing CLL risk.

The authors said their findings also suggest AXL inhibition might be an important therapeutic strategy.

Experts discuss future directions of BTK inhibitors.

A panel of specialists discuss patient access advocacy for BTK inhibitors.

A meta-analysis demonstrated the superiority of Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BKTi) in the overall survival of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia compared with other therapies.

A mathematical model using pharmacodynamic parameters, including duration of hyperlymphocytosis, may help clinicians better predict patient responses to ibrutinib administered for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

A group of experts discuss implications for patient access in CLL.

A panel of experts discuss navigating access challenges in CLL treatment.

A Canadian study showed a high probability that using next-generation sequencing (NGS) for treatment sequencing based on risk stratification is cost-effective.

As the treatment landscape for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has moved into an era where targeted treatments are a mainstay of treatment, new opportunities to tailor therapy have emerged.

Experts discuss financial challenges of BTK inhibitor therapy.

A panel of experts discuss combination regimens with BTK inhibitors.