CML—What to do About Imatinib Resistance; When to Consider Transplant: Part II: Interview With Dr. Jane Apperley
Dr. Jane Apperley: Part II: CML—What to do About Imatinib Resistance; When to Consider Transplant
Interview by L Scott Zoeller
20101023
2010 Nov 23
OncologySTAT Editorial Team
CML—What to do About Imatinib Resistance; When to Consider Transplant: Part II: Interview With Dr. Jane Apperley
OncologySTAT Editorial Team. 2010 Nov 23, Interview by L Scott Zoeller
Abstract
Dr. Jane Apperley is Professor of Hemato-oncology, Imperial College London. In part I of this interview, Dr. Apperley discusses treatment options for patients with newly diagnosed CML.Part II: Imatinib ResistanceOncologySTAT: What is the recommended approach for second-line therapy in patients with imatinib-resistant disease?Dr. Apperley: Of course, one would want to absolutely identify that the patient is resistant. We from time to time see patients who are doing fine on imatinib and then suddenly...