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Based on data from 2 clinical trials, nilotinib (Tasigna) has been approved by the FDA for the first- and second-line treatment of pediatric patients aged 1 year and older with Philadelphia chromosome–positive chronic myeloid leukemia in the chronic phase.






The Therapeutic Approach for Relapsed CML

Arsenic trioxide (Trisenox) has been approved by the FDA in combination with the all-trans retinoic acid agent tretinoin for the treatment of adults with newly-diagnosed low-risk acute promyelocytic leukemia with the t(15;17) translocation or <em>PML-RARA</em> gene expression.

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) therapy is guided mainly by cytogenetic profile, such as chromosomal duplication or deletion, and molecular mutations. <em>FLT3</em> mutations are the most common genetic abnormalities detected in patients with AML and are usually associated with a high relapse rate and short overall survival. Given the dismal outcomes in patients with <em>FLT3</em>-mutant AML, a great effort has been underway over the last several years to develop clinically effective FLT3 inhibitors.

The label for nilotinib (Tasigna) has been updated by the FDA with a provision stating patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in the chronic phase (Ph+ CML-CP) who have received the BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor could be eligible to stop treatment after having recieved for at least 3 years and having achieved the specific predetermined criteria.<br /> <br />





Managing Relapsed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Bosutinib (Bosulif) has been approved by the FDA as a first-line treatment for patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has awarded Barbara Savoldo, MD, PhD, with a $600,000, 3-year grant in support of her promising research into a CAR T-cell treatment with a “safety switch” that could alleviate potential side effects for patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia being treated with the immunotherapy.

The American Society of Hematology has announced that James R. Downing, MD, of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be awarded the 2017 E. Donnall Thomas Lecture and Prize for his discoveries related to the hematopathology and molecular biology of childhood leukemia.

Nilotinib (Tasigna) has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of pediatric patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in the chronic phase. The approval is both in the frontline setting and for those with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy, including imatinib.

A supplemental new drug application for bosutinib (Bosulif) has been granted a priority review by the FDA for the first-line treatment of patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia. The agency is scheduled to make a final decision by December 2017.<br />

A supplemental new drug application for dasatinib (Sprycel) for use in children with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia has been accepted by the FDA.

In patients with newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in chronic phase, a 400-mg dose of bosutinib (Bosulif) was associated with higher rates of major molecular response (MMR) and complete cytogenetic response (CCyR) than imatinib (Gleevec).

The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) has announced that Paul M. Sondel, MD, PhD, will receive the 2017 Richard V. Smalley, MD Memorial Lectureship Award.

With treatment for newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia remaining essentially unchanged over the last 4 decades, researchers are hopeful that the addition of the investigational agent vadastuximab talirine to standard 7+3 induction therapy may improve survival for these patients.
















































