Moxetumomab Pasudotox Poised to Answer Ongoing Questions in Hairy Cell Leukemia
October 26th 2019Robert J. Kreitman, MD, discusses the role of minimal residual disease (MRD) status in hairy cell leukemia, how to effectively test for MRD, and how the combination of moxetumomab pasudotox and rituximab could alter the treatment landscape.
Can Combo of Vemurafenib and Obinutuzumab Shake Up Hairy Cell Leukemia Paradigm?
October 26th 2019The standard of care for the frontline treatment of patients with hairy cell leukemia has been purine nucleoside analogs, including pentostatin and cladribine; however, investigators are challenging this treatment in a phase II clinical trial with a targeted therapy that may provide similar benefit with fewer toxicities.
Dr. Rogers on Data for Ibrutinib in Hairy Cell Leukemia
October 25th 2019Kerry Rogers, MD, discusses the results from an ongoing phase II trial investigating ibrutinib in patients with relapsed/refractory hairy cell leukemia. Because this represents a very rare patient population, accrual began in 2013, and these data reflect on a small portion of the 39 patients enrolled.
Dr. Janus on the Role of Moxetumomab Pasudotox in Hairy Cell Leukemia
October 24th 2019Agnieszka Janus, MD, PhD, discusses the efficacy and safety of moxetumomab pasudotox as a treatment option for patients with hairy cell leukemia. This agent was approved by the FDA in September 2018 for the treatment of adult patients with hairy cell leukemia who have received at least 2 prior lines of therapy, including a purine nucleoside analog.