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.

Acalabrutinib in the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

February 3rd 2021

Experts provide insight on the use of acalabrutinib in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Clinical Trials With BTK Inhibitors in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

February 3rd 2021

Dr Brown provides a brief overview of data available that support the use of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitors in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia; Dr Stilgenbauer comments on mitigating and managing adverse effects in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

BTK Inhibitors in Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

February 3rd 2021

Dr Ghia provides an in-depth conversation on the use of Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

BTK Combos Seek to Raise the Bar in CLL Treatment Paradigm

January 27th 2021

Tara Graff, DO, highlights active areas of exploration that are generating excitement in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Acalabrutinib Shows Noninferior PFS, Less Atrial Fibrillation Versus Ibrutinib in High-Risk CLL

January 26th 2021

January 26, 2021 - Acalabrutinib showed noninferior progression-free survival and a significantly lower incidence of atrial fibrillation versus ibrutinib in patients with high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Acalabrutinib Approved in Japan for Relapsed/Refractory CLL

January 25th 2021

January 25, 2021 - The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved the BTK inhibitor acalabrutinib for use in adult patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia, including small lymphocytic lymphoma

1-Year DFS Rates Similar Between Ibrutinib and Placebo Following Ibrutinib/Venetoclax in CLL

January 21st 2021

William G. Wierda, MD, PhD, discusses the latest CAPTIVATE findings in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Frontline Treatment Options in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

January 19th 2021

The experts comment on first-line treatment options in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Guidelines for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

January 19th 2021

Dr Brown and Dr Ghia discuss the European Society for Medical Oncology [ESMO] and International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia [iwCLL] recommended guidelines in assessing and treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Rapid Readouts: Efficacy of Novel Targeted Therapies Post-MURANO Study

January 18th 2021

CLL Paradigm Prepares to Expand With Novel Therapies as Chemo Is Phased Out

January 13th 2021

James Gerson, MD, discusses how he navigates treatment selection for patients with CLL and exciting developments in the pipeline.

Ibrutinib/Rituximab Approved in Canada for CLL

January 13th 2021

January 13, 2021 - Health Canada has approved the combination of ibrutinib and rituximab for use in patients with treatment-naïve chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

COVID-19 Pandemic Restructures Care in CLL

January 12th 2021

As the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic continues to pose challenges, health care providers struggle with decisions on how to balance the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 transmission with the need to treat patients’ underlying conditions.

Frontline CLL Treatment: Addressing Unmet Needs

January 8th 2021

Allogeneic Transplantation for CLL

January 8th 2021

Relapsed/Refractory CLL: Repeat Molecular Testing

January 8th 2021

Therapeutic Sequencing in Relapsed/Refractory CLL

January 8th 2021

CLL Patient Management During COVID-19 and Telehealth

January 8th 2021

CLL Treatment Approaches During COVID-19

January 8th 2021

Frontline CLL: Treatment Algorithms

January 8th 2021