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Immunotherapy and TKIs Boost Survival in Older Adults With AL Leukemia

New chemotherapy-free approaches may double long-term survival in older patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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Naveen Sankar S
Jun 13, 2025
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A shift from traditional chemotherapy to immunotherapy-based regimens, including blinatumomab, inotuzumab, and TKIs like ponatinib, is significantly improving outcomes in older adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), raising survival rates from under 20% to as high as 80%-90% in select groups.

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At the ASCO 2025 conference, Res…

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