EHA 2016

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-modified T cells are emerging as an effective and safe therapy for children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). This study assesses CD19 CAR T cells in pediatric patients with ALL, including patients with a history of central nervous system (CNS) involvement. Read More ›

Ibrutinib, an inhibitor of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase, is approved for use as monotherapy in patients with treatment-naïve and relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Studies of ibrutinib in combination with other agents are underway. Follow-up data from a large phase 3 study of ibrutinib + BR versus BR in relapsed CLL have now reached the 2-year point. Read More ›

Acalabrutinib is a second-generation inhibitor of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) that is currently being evaluated in patients with previously untreated and relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), as well as other hematologic malignancies. Researchers report phase 1/2 study results for acalabrutinib, including overall response rates, rates of treatment-related lymphocytosis, bleeding risk, and other safety details. Read More ›

Patients with deletion 17p chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) have aggressive disease and poor outcomes with chemoimmunotherapy. Ibrutinib, a once-daily therapy that inhibits Bruton’s tyrosine kinase, is approved for previously untreated patients with CLL, including patients with deletion 17p. This cross-study analysis of efficacy and tolerability outcomes for ibrutinib reports 2+-year data in this high-risk subset of patients. Read More ›