venetoclax
Interviews and expert commentary tagged “venetoclax” — the latest oncology research and clinical practice from the Audio Journal of Oncology.
Amir Fathi MD; ASH 2025: Paradigm Study Finds Young, Fit Adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia Do Better with Gentler Azacitidine/Venetoclax Initial Therapy
An interview with Amir Fathi MD from Massachusetts General Hospital discusses the Paradigm study presented at ASH 2025. The phase two randomized trial found that young, fit adults with acute myeloid leukemia had improved event-free survival and higher response rates with azacitidine/venetoclax initial therapy. This gentler treatment also led to fewer toxicities and better quality of life compared to standard induction chemotherapy.
Venetoclax Pro-Apoptotic Therapy Benefits Older Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia
ATLANTA—Adding anti-BCL-2 therapy with the small-molecule drug venetoclax (VEN) to standard low-dose cytarabine (LDAC) chemotherapy tripled response rates over historical comparators and extended surv