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December 10th 2023
Brukinsa led to improved progression-free survival over Imbruvica in patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma, follow-up from the phase 3 ALPINE study showed.
Crossover Study Offers Additional Line of Therapy for Patients with Relapsed CLL/SLL
December 18th 2018Single agent Copiktra (duvelisib) induced robust, durable responses in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who experienced disease progression after treatment with Arzerra (ofatumumab).
Frontline BTK Inhibitor Regimen Improves Outcomes in CLL/SLL
December 14th 2018Frontline use of Imbruvica (ibrutinib) in combination with Gazyva (obinutuzumab) significantly reduced the risk for disease progression or death among patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), especially in those with high-risk disease.
Curcumin and Vitamin D Treatment May Stabilize Disease in Patients with CLL and SLL
December 7th 2018In patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), high doses of curcumin and vitamin D could help stabilize the disease, according to new research presented at the American Society of Hematology’s (ASH) Annual Meeting in San Diego.
Drug Duo Granted Priority Review for CLL Treatment
October 17th 2018The FDA has granted a priority designation to a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for use in combination with Gazyva (obinutuzumab) for the frontline treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).
Venclexta Combination Receives Full FDA Approval for CLL, With or Without 17p deletion
June 8th 2018The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Venclexta (venetoclax) in combination with Rituxan (rituximab) for the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), with or without the genetic mutation 17p deletion, who have received at least one prior therapy.