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Opinion|Videos|October 27, 2023

ASCEMBL: Recent Data Updates for Asciminib in CML

Author(s)Andrew Kin, MD, Jeffrey Zonder, MD, Craig Cole, MD

Charles A. Schiffer, MD, reviews clinical trial data for asciminib in chronic myeloid leukemia and highlights financial toxicity concerns.

Episodes in this series

The host of Cancer Network's Face-Off program shown with an introductory slide

EP. 1 Team Introductions: CML Experts From Karmanos Cancer Institute and Cleveland Clinic

Jay Yang, MD, an expert on chronic myeloid leukemia, presenting clinical trial data

EP. 2 Ponatinib Dose-Ranging Data in Chronic-Phase CML

Jay Yang, MD, an expert on chronic myeloid leukemia, presenting clinical trial data

EP. 3 Treatment Considerations for Ponatinib in Patients With CML

Moaath Mustafa Ali, MD, MPH, an expert on chronic myeloid leukemia

EP. 4 Olverembatinib in Patients with Pretreated/Refractory CML

Moaath Mustafa Ali, MD, MPH, an expert on chronic myeloid leukemia

EP. 5 Potential Role of Olverembatinib in CML

Charles A. Schiffer, MD, an expert on chronic myeloid leukemia

EP. 6 ASCEMBL: Recent Data Updates for Asciminib in CML

Charles A. Schiffer, MD, an expert on chronic myeloid leukemia

EP. 7 Clinical Applications for Asciminib in CML

John Molina, MD, MEd, an expert on chronic myeloid leukemia

EP. 8 OPTIC Trial: 3-Year Data Update in CML

EP. 9 Treatment Updates and Key Highlights in Multiple Myeloma and CML

EP. 9 Treatment Updates and Key Highlights in Multiple Myeloma and CML

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