Nicholas Short, MD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, discusses the findings of a comprehensive analysis of PCR for BCR::ABL1 and next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based measurable residual disease (MRD) in patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL), highlighting that NGS-based MRD is more sensitive and potentially more specific for the lymphoblast clone. However, Dr Short notes that both methods should be used when considering discontinuation of tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy. This interview took place at the 67th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition, held in Orlando, FL.
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