An Update on the Management of Advanced Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
AbstractPurpose of ReviewWhile most patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) present in a chronic phase and are expected to have a normal life expectancy, some patients present with or progress to a more aggressive accelerated phase (AP) or blast phase (BP) of CML. Herein, we discuss the diagnostic considerations of advanced phase CML and review its contemporary management.Recent FindingsLater-generation, more potent BCR::ABL1 tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) such as ponatinib may result in superior outcomes in patients with advanced phase CML. For CML-BP, combination approaches directed against the blast immunophenotype appear superior to TKI monotherapy. The role of allogeneic stem cell transplantation is controversial in CML-AP but has consistently been shown to improve outcomes for patients with CML-BP.SummaryAdvanced phase CML, particularly CML-BP, remains a poor risk subtype of CML. However, novel combination approaches using later-generation TKIs are being explored in clinical trials and may lead to improved outcomes.
Source: Current Hematologic Malignancy Reports - Category: Hematology Source Type: research
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