Opinion|Videos|February 28, 2025
Impact of BTK Inhibitors on Treatment Paradigm of CLL and MCL
Panelists discuss how Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors have transformed the treatment paradigm for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), especially in the frontline setting, by offering effective, targeted therapy that provides significant clinical benefits and improves overall survival compared with traditional chemotherapy.
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- How have BTK inhibitors transformed the treatment paradigm for patients with CLL and MCL, particularly in the frontline setting?
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