Joanna M. Rhodes, MD, MSCE

Articles

Emerging role of doublet triplet therapies in R/R CLL: Expert Perspectives

November 19th 2024

Panelists discuss how they balance the potential benefits of aggressive first-line treatment in chronic lymphocytic leukemia against the importance of preserving effective options for subsequent lines of therapy, considering factors such as patient prognosis, treatment goals, and the evolving landscape of available therapies.

Treatment Sequencing in Relapsed/Refractory CLL: Key Factors Influencing Decision-Making

November 19th 2024

Panelists discuss how they approach treatment sequencing in relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), considering primary factors such as prior therapies, mechanisms of resistance, patient characteristics, and treatment goals to optimize the order and selection of subsequent therapies for improved long-term outcomes.

Sequencing and Combination Strategies with Pirtobrutinib and CAR-T Therapy in R/R CLL

November 12th 2024

Panelists discuss how they approach treatment selection for multi-refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients, considering factors such as prior therapy responses, patient fitness, and disease characteristics to guide choices among available options, including CAR T-cell therapy, while also addressing the limitations and challenges associated with each treatment modality in their decision-making process.

Navigating treatment strategies for patients with multi-refractory CLL: CAR-T, ASCT, and PI3K Inhibitors

November 12th 2024

Panelists discuss how various additional treatment options for relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are considered, including CAR-T cell therapy, immunomodulatory drugs like lenalidomide, chemoimmunotherapy regimens, and other emerging therapies, highlighting their potential roles in the evolving treatment landscape.

Influence of TLS Risk and Patient Preferences on Treatment Selection in Relapsed/Refractory CLL

November 5th 2024

Panelists discuss how they evaluate patients for tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) risk, considering factors such as tumor burden, renal function, and prior therapies, and how this assessment influences their decision between prescribing a non-covalent BTK inhibitor or a venetoclax-based regimen for chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment.

Application of Pirtobrutinib in R/R CLL: Expert Perspectives

November 5th 2024

Panelists discuss how utilizing pirtobrutinib in clinical practice, focusing on its application in patients who have developed resistance or intolerance to prior BTK inhibitors, as well as in those who have shown resistance to both BTK and BCL-2 inhibitors in chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment.

Pirtobrutinib in the Management of R/R CLL: Updates from the BRUIN Trial

October 29th 2024

Panelists discuss how the non-covalent BTK inhibitor pirtobrutinib has shown promising results in the BRUIN clinical trials for both BTK inhibitor-naive and previously treated chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients, reviewing key efficacy and safety data presented at recent hematology conferences.

Assessing Resistance to First-Line BTK Inhibitor Therapy: The Emergine Role of Testing in CLL

October 29th 2024

Panelists discuss how they assess patients for resistance to first-line BTK inhibitor therapy in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, emphasizing the importance of clinical evaluation, laboratory testing, and genetic analysis in determining the presence and mechanisms of resistance to guide subsequent treatment decisions.

Tailoring Treatment Approaches for Rapid vs. Slow Disease Progression in CLL

October 22nd 2024

Panelists discuss how treatment approaches are tailored differently for patients with rapid, aggressive chronic lymphocytic leukemia progression versus those with slower, less aggressive disease, considering factors such as urgency of intervention, choice of therapy intensity, and long-term management strategies.

Key Patient-Specific Factors Guiding Treatment Selection in CLL

October 22nd 2024

Panelists discuss how various patient-specific factors, including age, comorbidities, performance status, disease aggressiveness, symptoms, and biomarkers, are carefully considered to guide the selection of optimal treatment strategies for individuals with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Impact of Prior BTKi vs BCL2i Therapy on Treatment Decision-Making in CLL

October 15th 2024

Panelists discuss how the choice of prior therapy between BTK inhibitors and BCL2 inhibitors influences subsequent treatment decisions in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), considering factors such as resistance mechanisms, toxicity profiles, and patient-specific characteristics.

The Current Treatment Landscape for R/R CLL

October 15th 2024

Panelists discuss the current standard of care and treatment landscape for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Future Perspectives on the Treatment Landscape for CLL

February 16th 2024

A panel of expert oncologists offer closing thoughts on the future treatment landscape and unmet needs in CLL.

Expert Insights into Investigation Therapies for CLL

February 16th 2024

Expert oncologists explore emerging therapies being investigated in CLL, including BTKi degraders, CAR-T therapy, and bispecific antibodies, and discussed their potential impact in shaping the future of CLL treatment.

Emerging Data Surrounding Mechanisms of Resistance to Non-Covalent BTKis

February 9th 2024

The expert panel discusses recent data regarding the mechanisms of resistance to non-covalent BTK inhibitors in CLL.

Role of Non-Covalent BTKis in R/R CLL: Updates from Ongoing BRUIN and Bellwave Trials

February 9th 2024

Jacqueline Barrientos, MD, MS, discusses the role of non-covalent BTK inhibitors in R/R CLL and provided concise comments on the latest data, including insights from the ongoing BRUIN and Bellwave trials.

Treatment Resistance with Covalent BTKis: Translating Data into Clinical Practice

February 2nd 2024

Javier Pinilla, MD, PhD explores evidence on molecular mechanisms leading to resistance in second-generation BTK inhibitors for CLL, providing insights from recently presented data at ASH 2023.

Expert Insights into Navigating Cardiovascular Risks with BTKi Therapy

February 2nd 2024

A panel of expert oncologists explore the influence of hypertension risk and other cardiovascular AEs in guiding treatment selection with BTKis, sharing insights from ASH 2023.

Expert Perspectives on Navigating Treatment Selection with BTKis in CLL

January 26th 2024

Faculty provide insights into the selection of BTK inhibitors, emphasizing the role of efficacy, toxicity, and quality of life data in treatment decisions, and exploring the impact of MAIC data.

Navigating BTKi Therapy in R/R CLL: Updates from ELEVATE-RR and ALPINE

January 26th 2024

Panel experts examine considerations for BTKi-based strategies in R/R CLL, highlighting pivotal findings from head-to-head trials, including acalabrutinib vs ibrutinib in ELEVATE-RR and zanubrutinib vs ibrutinib in ALPINE, covering safety, quality of life, and extended follow-up data.