Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia | Specialty

The OncLive Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on treatment advances and ongoing research in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs and updates with chronic lymphocytic leukemia therapy.

Dr. Sharman on 5-Year Data From the Elevate CLL TN Trial in CLL

June 11th 2022

Jeff Sharman, MD, discusses 5-year follow-up data from the phase 3 Elevate CLL TN trial in treatment-naïve patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Time-Limited Venetoclax-Based Combos Improve PFS Outcomes in Treatment-Naïve CLL

June 11th 2022

Time-limited targeted therapy with venetoclax plus obinutuzumab with or without ibrutinib demonstrated superior progression-free survival outcomes compared with standard chemoimmunotherapy in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

PRO Results Show Zanubrutinib Improves HRQOL Vs Ibrutinib in R/R CLL/SLL

June 10th 2022

Patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic leukemia assigned to zanubrutinib reported better health-related quality of life than those administered ibrutinib.

Updated CAPTIVATE Data Underscore Long-Term Benefits of Fixed-Duration Ibrutinib/Venetoclax in CLL/SLL

June 10th 2022

The fixed-duration, frontline combination comprised of ibrutinib and venetoclax continued to produce deep, durable responses with a clinically meaningful progression-free survival benefit in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma.

New Directions in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

June 9th 2022

This publication highlights expert perspectives on the current therapeutic landscape in chronic lymphocytic leukemia with emphasis on factors affecting treatment selection including novel regimens, combination therapies, and ongoing clinical trials.

BRUIN CLL-321 Aims to Expand BTK Inhibitor Options in CLL/SLL

June 8th 2022

The BRUIN CLL-321 trial is evaluating pirtobrutinib monotherapy compared with investigator’s choice of idelalisib plus rituximab or bendamustine plus rituximab among patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma who have previously received covalent BTK inhibitor treatment.

Long-Term Follow-Up Supports Acalabrutinib-Based Regimens in Treatment-Naïve CLL

June 4th 2022

At approximately 5 years of follow-up, findings from the phase 3 ELEVATE-TN study show that treatment outcomes are more favorable with acalabrutinib with or without obinutuzumab compared with obinutuzumab and chlorambucil in treatment-naïve chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Venetoclax Plus Rituximab Continues to Demonstrate Survival and MRD Benefits in CLL

June 3rd 2022

Fixed-duration venetoclax plus rituximab has shown sustained progression-free survival, overall survival, and minimal residual disease benefits vs bendamustine plus rituximab in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia, regardless of high-risk biomarkers.

Fixed-Duration Ibrutinib/Venetoclax Significantly Prolongs PFS Over SOC in CLL and Comorbidities

June 2nd 2022

The fixed-duration combination of ibrutinib and venetoclax produced deep responses and improved progression-free survival vs chlorambucil plus obinutuzumab when used in previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who were older and/or who had comorbidities, according to findings from the phase 3 GLOW trial.

OncLive Honors 13 Cancer Care Pioneers

June 2nd 2022

For the 10th consecutive year, OncLive® is honored to recognize oncology leaders whose innovations have contributed to immeasurable improvements in outcomes for countless patients.

Nurix Therapeutics Launches Expansion Cohort Evaluating NX-2127 in CLL

May 31st 2022

Nurix Therapeutics has initiated an ongoing phase 1 trial to examine NX-2127, an immunomodulatory oral BTK inhibitor, in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Close Monitoring Recommended Despite Reduced Risk of COVID-19 Mortality in CLL

May 29th 2022

Although lower fatality rates were reported during the omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, close monitoring and preemptive antiviral therapy is still recommended following a positive SARS-CoV-2 test, particularly in patients with close hospital contacts and those older than 70 years of age with at least one comorbidity.

Taylor Provides Insight Into Pirtobrutinib Resistance in CLL

May 23rd 2022

Dr Taylor discusses the significance of BTK inhibition in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, describes the key objectives of, and methods used, for the genomic analyses performed by his team, underscores the clinical significance of the data yielded from this research, and outlines where future efforts will focus.

Dr. Furman on Current Treatment Options in CLL

May 10th 2022

Richard R. Furman, MD, discusses current treatment options in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

The Future of Frontline CLL Treatment Hinges on Chemotherapy-Free Approaches

May 3rd 2022

Anthony Mato, MD, MSCE, discusses current data surrounding BTK inhibitors in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the benefits of targeted therapies in this population, ways to begin addressing unmet needs, and the importance of improved clinical trial designs for varying patient populations.

Addition of Ublituximab/Umbralisib to Ibrutinib Produces High uMRD Rate in CLL

May 2nd 2022

The time-limited combination of ublituximab and umbralisib plus ibrutinib resulted in an undetectable minimal residual disease rate of 77% in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to findings from a phase 2 trial (NCT04016805)

Ceralasertib Plus Acalabrutinib Shows Early Activity in High-Risk Relapsed/Refractory CLL

April 30th 2022

The combination of ceralasertib and acalabrutinib showed preliminary clinical activity with acceptable tolerability in patients with high-risk, relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Ublituximab/Umbralisib BLA/sNDA in CLL and SLL Voluntarily Withdrawn

April 15th 2022

The pending biologics license application and supplemental new drug application seeking the approval of the combination of ublituximab and umbralisib in adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma has been voluntarily withdrawn by TG Therapeutics, Inc.

Resistance to Noncovalent BTK Inhibitors Raises Questions Around Impact of Mutations in CLL

April 14th 2022

A small proportion of a subset of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia acquired mechanisms of genetic resistance to the novel noncovalent BTK inhibitor pirtobrutinib, according to results from a genomic analysis of patients in the phase 1/2 BRUIN trial.

Fixed-Duration Ibrutinib Plus Venetoclax Demonstrates Efficacy in High-Risk CLL and SLL

April 12th 2022

The combination of ibrutinib and venetoclax administered for a fixed duration elicited durable responses and sustained progression-free survival in previously untreated, high-risk patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma, according to data from the phase 2 CAPTIVATE trial.