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ASH 2022: Dr. Christine Ryan on Triple Combination Acalabrutinib, Venetoclax, and Obinutuzumab for High-Risk Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL / SLL)

In this ongoing trial, the triple combination therapy with acalabrutinib, venetoclax, and obinutuzumab is highly active and has thus far produced durable remissions as a frontline treatment in patients with TP53-aberrant chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), which was generally well tolerated with a low 2.9% incidence of atrial fibrillation with none of the more serious  abnormal ventricular heart irregularities seen.

Some Good News About Costs for Targeted Oral Anti-Cancer Drugs for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma

Many chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL / SLL) patients are insured under Medicare – either Original Medicare with a drug plan (Part A, B, and D “a la carte”) or a Medicare Advantage Plan (including Parts A, B, and D Prix fixe). Unfortunately, over the past several years, drug costs have risen significantly for targeted oral anti-cancer drugs. 

ASH 2021: Phase II Study of Acalabrutinib and High-Frequency Low-Dose Subcutaneous Rituximab in Patients with Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL / SLL)

Acalabrutinib plus high-frequency, low-dose subcutaneous rituximab is tolerable and effective. In addition, because it can be administered at home, it is more convenient and can decrease patient infection risk during pandemics. However, while it does control disease, it does not lead to undetectable measurable residual disease (uMRD).

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