Abstract
Survival outcomes for older adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are poor and optimal management is challenging due to higher-risk leukemia genetics, comorbidities, and lower tolerance to intensive therapy. A critical understanding of these factors guides the selection of frontline therapies and subsequent treatment strategies. In addition, there have been recent developments in minimal/measurable residual disease (MRD) testing and blinatumomab use in the context of MRD-positive disease after therapy. These NCCN Guidelines Insights discuss recent updates to the NCCN Guidelines for ALL regarding upfront therapy in older adults and MRD monitoring/testing in response to ALL treatment.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 414-423 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | JNCCN Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2019 |