Recognizing Unmet Need in the Era of Targeted Therapy for CLL/SLL: "What's Past Is Prologue" (Shakespeare).
Publication Title
Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-17-2021
Keywords
washington; swedish; swedish cancer
Abstract
The management of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has undergone unprecedented changes over the last decade. Modern targeted therapies are incorporated into clinical practice. Unfortunately, patients have begun to develop resistance or intolerance to multiple classes. Symptomatic patients previously treated with a BTK inhibitor (BTKi) and venetoclax represent a new and rapidly growing unmet need in CLL. Here, we define unmet needs in a modern treatment context. We also critically review the literature for PI3K inhibitors and chemoimmunotherapy and lack of data to support their utility following BTKis and venetoclax. Finally, we suggest opportunities to ensure the continued innovation for patients with CLL.
Area of Special Interest
Cancer
Specialty/Research Institute
Oncology
