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Venetoclax Combinations Redefine Chemotherapy-Free CLL Treatment Paradigms

venetoclaxobinutuzumabrituximabibrutinibacalabrutinibzanubrutinibpirtobrutinibBCL-2 inhibitorBTK inhibitoranti-CD20 antibodychronic lymphocytic leukemianarrative reviewchemotherapy-freeMRD-guided therapyfixed-duration therapy Oncology Pharmacy

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Venetoclax brings new promise to chronic lymphocytic leukemia management.

Venetoclax-based therapies represent a significant advance in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia by offering chemotherapy-free options. Studies show high response rates and durable progression-free survival with venetoclax combinations, outperforming chemoimmunotherapy. While promising, the superiority of MRD-guided strategies over fixed-duration treatments remains unclear, highlighting a need for more data. Venetoclax combinations enhance CLL management, providing effective non-chemotherapy options.

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Authors: Kegyes D, Muresan X, Bancos A, Mesaros O, Tigu AB, Borlea B, Gulei D, Bumbea H, Buruiana S, Zdrenghea M, Tanase A, Croce CM, Tomuleasa C

Citation: Kegyes D, Muresan X, Bancos A, et al. Integrating venetoclax-based targeted and/or immune therapies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Critical reviews in oncology/hematology. 2026;222:105267. doi:10.1016/j.critrevonc.2026.105267

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