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Hypomethylating agents (HMA) + venetoclax (Ven) is the current standard of care for patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia aged ≥75 years old or who are ineligible for intensive chemotherapy. This consensus is based on results obtained from a phase Ib trial (NCT02203773) and the phase III VIALE-A trial (NCT02993523).1 However, even though it is low intensity, the regimen places a significant burden on patients due to myelosuppression, bone marrow assessments, and an indefinite treatment period.1
Here, we summarize a real-world study published by Abaza et al.1 in American Journal of Hematology on efficacy, safety, and survival outcomes of HMA + Ven in elderly patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia.
Figure 1. A ELN risk stratified CR/CRi rate, B 4-gene prognostic model stratified CR/CRi rate, C ELN risk stratified median OS, and D 4-gene prognostic model stratified median OS*
CR, complete response; CRi, CR with incomplete count recovery; ELN, European LeukemiaNet; OS, overall survival.
*Adapted from Abaza, et al.1
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