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In the evolving landscape of chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) treatment, a comprehensive cohort study conducted at the Mayo Clinic has shed light on the incidence of Richter transformation (RT). The study was presented at the 65th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition held from December 9-12, 2023 (Abstract 3271).

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Ibrutinib + Venetoclax Bests Chemoimmunotherapy in Previously Untreated CLL

Ibrutinib plus venetoclax significantly improved responses, progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS) compared to standard chemoimmunotherapy in fit patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Among patients with newly diagnosed CLL who were treated with the two targeted agents and whose duration of treatment was determined by high-sensitivity testing for residual cancer cells in the blood, 97.2 percent were free of cancer progression and 2 percent had died at 3 years. In comparison, PFS for patients receiving the standard of care was 76.8 percent with a death rate of 7 percent.

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Ibrutinib Flexible Dosing Approach May Be Effective Option in CLL

Real-world findings suggest that a flexible dosing strategy for ibrutinib may be an effective option for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) in the first-line setting. These findings were recently presented by study author Nilanjan Ghosh, MD, PhD, Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, Charlotte, NC, during the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, held December 9-12 in San Diego (Abstract 270).

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Advancing Treatment Frontiers: AS-1763 in Progressive CLL/SLL & NHL

In the pursuit of more effective therapies for B-cell malignancies, a new Phase Ib study is underway, exploring the potential of AS-1763, a promising oral, non-covalent Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor. The progress of the study was presented at the 65th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition held December 9-12, 2023 (Abstract 3288).

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Researchers Examine Impact of Ibrutinib Dose Adjustments in CLL/SLL

A recent study found that chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) patients who had a dose reduction following an adverse event remained on first-line ibrutinib longer when compared to those who did not have a dose reduction. These findings were recently presented during the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, held December 9-12 in San Diego (Abstract 269).

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Phase III Follow-Up Confirms Benefit of Zanubrutinib in CLL

At a median follow-up of 3 years, data from the Phase III ALPINE study showed sustained progression-free survival (PFS) benefits of zanubrutinib when compared to ibrutinib among patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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Study Highlights First-Line Treatment Trends Among CLL Patients

A recent study, which took a closer look at the adoption of therapy options for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, identified a need for increased awareness of clinical treatment guidelines. These findings were recently presented during the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, held December 9-12 in San Diego (Abstract 130).

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10-Year Follow-Up on Long-Term Ibrutinib Therapy in CLL

Long-term outcome data from a Phase II study demonstrated the durable benefit of single-agent ibrutinib among patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), according to findings presented during the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, held December 9-12 in San Diego (Abstract 201).

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