Treatment strategies for therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia

Prospective evidence for management of therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia (t-AML) is limited, with evidence extrapolated from major AML trials. Optimal treatment is challenging and needs consideration of patient-specific, disease-specific, and therapy-specific factors. Clinical trials are recommended, especially for unfit patients or those with unfavorable cytogenetics or mutations. CPX-351 as an upfront intensive chemotherapy is preferred for fit patients; venetoclax with decitabine or azacitidine is an option for patients unfit for intensive chemotherapy.

Source: Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma and Leukemia - December 23, 2019 Category: Hematology Authors: Prajwal Dhakal, Bimatshu Pyakuryal, Prasun Pudasainee, Venkat Rajasurya, Krishna Gundabolu, Vijaya Raj Bhatt Tags: Review Article Source Type: research