Improving survival in older AML patients
The goal of improving survival in older adults with AML remains elusive. The decision to treat (regardless of high vs. low intensity) appears critical toward achieving this goal. New therapies such as CPX-351, glasdegib, and venetoclax also hold promise in further improving survival in subgroups of older patients. Finally, development of accurate predictive models to optimize initial therapy will be of critical importance for improving survival in this very heterogeneous disease that afflicts a very heterogeneous group of patients.
Dr. Lancet is chair of the department of malignant hematology at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. He has received consulting fees from Astellas, BioSight, Celgene, Janssen R&D, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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