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CURE’s Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) page features the latest cancer news and updates on CLL Through articles, videos, podcasts, and more, CURE brings readers the insights of experts, cancer survivors, patients, and advocates to ensure everyone is up to date in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Copiktra Plus Chemotherapy Needs Further Study of Toxicities in Patients With CLL

September 2nd 2020, 6:04pm

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An early phase 1b/2 study of Copiktra in combination of standard of care shows how the treatment is active for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia but further study is needed to ensure it is an effective and safe alternative to standard of care.

Arzerra Will Be Available at No Cost to Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in US

August 29th 2020, 2:00pm

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Arzerra will be available at no cost to patients via an oncology patient access program which will be facilitated through Patient Access Novartis Oncology.

Joining a Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Trial

August 25th 2020, 6:00pm

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Living with CLL as a Chronic Disease

August 25th 2020, 6:00pm

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The Future of Frontline Therapy in CLL

August 25th 2020, 6:00pm

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Understanding the Basics of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

August 25th 2020, 6:00pm

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'Alexa For Health Care': New Virtual Assistant Helps Patients with Cancer at Home

August 8th 2020, 1:00am

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WellBe, a new voice-enabled virtual assistant, can remind patients with cancer to take their medication and keep them on track from the comfort of their own home.

Venclexta-Gazyva Combo Creates More Long-Term Treatment Options for Patients with CLL

August 5th 2020, 11:23pm

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Dr. Othman Al-Sawaf discusses the encouraging long-term data that makes the Venclexta-Gazyva combination a viable treatment option for patients with CLL.

Follow-Up Data Confirm Support for Use of Calquence in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory CLL, Expert Says

August 5th 2020, 7:00pm

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“Final results from ASCEND confirm the findings of the interim analysis and support the favorable efficacy and safety of (Calquence) versus standard-of-care regimens in relapsed or refractory CLL,” said Dr. Paolo Ghia.

Brukinsa May Cause Fewer Side Effects Than Other BTK Inhibitors for Patients with B-Cell Malignancies

August 5th 2020, 1:21am

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A clinical trial of Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) is open to patients with B-cell blood cancers and will determine whether the side effects re-emerge with Brukinsa.