A NEW all-oral, fixed-duration therapy for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL) has been listed on the PBS.
The combination of Imbruvica (ibrutinib) and venetoclax tablets offers a non-chemo option for newly diagnosed and untreated patients.
Prof Con Tam, Head of Lymphoma Services, Alfred Health, said this 15-month treatment allows around 90% of patients to remain treatment-free for over four years.
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