November 15th 2024
The FDA has approved a re-engineered formulation of nilotinib with no mealtime restrictions for adult patients with newly diagnosed Ph-positive CP- and AP-CML, or for those resistant or intolerant to prior therapy, including imatinib.
Pelabresib Leads to Hematologic Response in Hydroxyurea-Refractory or Intolerant High-Risk ET
June 9th 2023Preliminary findings from arm 4 of the phase 2 MANIFEST trial show hematologic response and symptom improvement with pelabresib in high-risk essential thrombocythemia that is refractory or intolerant to hydroxyurea.
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Abbas Looks at the Use of Ruxolitinib and Fedratinib in Myelofibrosis
May 30th 2023In the second part of a live discussion on treating patients with myelofibrosis, Jonathan Abbas, MD, led a talk on the impact of ruxolitinib for these patients and where physicians stand with the use of fedratinib.
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Ruxolitinib Extended-Release Could Mitigate Risk/Increase Compliance for Patients With MPNs
March 24th 2023In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Aaron T. Gerds, MD, MS, provided an in-depth discussion on the complete response letter issued to ruxolitinib extended-release, and why continued evaluation of the agent could be beneficial for patients with MPNs.
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FDA Issues Complete Response Letter to Ruxolitinib XR Tablets for MPNs
March 24th 2023The FDA noted that additional requirements are needed prior to the approval of ruxolitinib extended-release for patients with myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, and graft-versus-host disease, in a complete response letter.
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Abbas Assesses the Use of Allogenic Transplant In MPNs
March 23rd 2023During a Targeted Oncology™ Case-Based Roundtable™ event, Jonathan Abbas, MD, discussed with his fellow clinicians the use of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms and how ruxolitinib fits into their care.
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Accelerated Dosing of Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b May Improve Responses in PV
February 6th 2023The dose and titration of ropeginterferon alfa-2b is safe and effective for patients with polycythemia vera. However, additional studies are needed to provide rationale for an amended, higher initial dosage, and rapid titration.
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Roundtable Discussion: Komrokji Evaluates Pathology, Risk Assessment, and Therapy for Myelofibrosis
January 14th 2023During a Targeted Oncology case-based roundtable event, Rami Komrokji, MD, discussed with participants their approach toward assessing and treating a patient with symptoms possibly indicating primary myelofibrosis.
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Ruxolitinib’s Role for Symptoms and Survival Benefit in Myelofibrosis
January 4th 2023During a Targeted Oncology case-based roundtable event, Rami Komrokji, MD, discussed data supporting the use of ruxolitinib and what role it may play in improving long-term outcomes for patients with myelofibrosis. This is the second of 2 articles based on this event.
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