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ASCO 2026 | The promise of GLP-1 receptor agonists for the prevention of acute leukemias in high-risk patients

In this video, Colton Jones, MD, University of Texas San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, discusses the potential of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for the prevention of acute leukemias. Dr Jones notes that his research group’s study found a significant risk reduction in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in high-risk patients, including those with prior chemotherapy or genetic predisposition. This interview took place during the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting in Chicago, IL.

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