Purpose of Review <p>The goal of this review is to provide an updated synthesis of therapeutic advances and remaining controversies in the management of Philadelphia chromosome–positive (Ph +) B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). We sought to examine how modern tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), immunotherapies, and response-adapted strategies have reshaped treatment paradigms, including the role of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HCT), central nervous system (CNS) prophylaxis, and emerging chemotherapy-free approaches.</p> Recent Findings <p>Successive generations of TKIs have transformed Ph + ALL from a uniformly fatal leukemia into a highly treatable disease, with dasatinib or ponatinib-based and TKI–blinatumomab regimens achieving high rates of complete molecular remission. Achieving early measurable residual disease (MRD) negativity predicts long-term survival and identifies patients who may safely defer allo-HCT. Genomic profiling has uncovered prognostic subgroups, notably <i>IKZF1</i>^plus, T315I mutated, and multilineage disease, which remain resistant or challenging to current therapy. Novel agents, including asciminib and olverembatinib, are expanding options for resistant or relapsed disease, while CAR-T cell therapy and next-generation bispecific T-cell engagers are emerging as promising tools for refractory and post-TKI settings.</p> Summary <p>Ph + ALL exemplifies the paradigm shift toward precision, MRD-directed, and chemotherapy-sparing treatment. Integrating potent TKIs with immunotherapy enables deep and durable remissions, potentially eliminating the need for upfront transplantation in selected patients. Future research should define molecular predictors of treatment-free remission, optimize CNS prophylaxis in targeted regimens, and establish standardized monitoring for safe TKI discontinuation.</p>

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Advances and Controversies in the Management of Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Navigating First-Line Therapies

  • Talia Zahra,
  • Nadia Bambace,
  • Lyle Feinstein,
  • Charbel El Chaer,
  • Yara Kadi,
  • Michael A. Lezcano,
  • Yenlys Vega,
  • Tiba Al-Sagheer,
  • Firas El Chaer

摘要

Purpose of Review

The goal of this review is to provide an updated synthesis of therapeutic advances and remaining controversies in the management of Philadelphia chromosome–positive (Ph +) B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). We sought to examine how modern tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), immunotherapies, and response-adapted strategies have reshaped treatment paradigms, including the role of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HCT), central nervous system (CNS) prophylaxis, and emerging chemotherapy-free approaches.

Recent Findings

Successive generations of TKIs have transformed Ph + ALL from a uniformly fatal leukemia into a highly treatable disease, with dasatinib or ponatinib-based and TKI–blinatumomab regimens achieving high rates of complete molecular remission. Achieving early measurable residual disease (MRD) negativity predicts long-term survival and identifies patients who may safely defer allo-HCT. Genomic profiling has uncovered prognostic subgroups, notably IKZF1^plus, T315I mutated, and multilineage disease, which remain resistant or challenging to current therapy. Novel agents, including asciminib and olverembatinib, are expanding options for resistant or relapsed disease, while CAR-T cell therapy and next-generation bispecific T-cell engagers are emerging as promising tools for refractory and post-TKI settings.

Summary

Ph + ALL exemplifies the paradigm shift toward precision, MRD-directed, and chemotherapy-sparing treatment. Integrating potent TKIs with immunotherapy enables deep and durable remissions, potentially eliminating the need for upfront transplantation in selected patients. Future research should define molecular predictors of treatment-free remission, optimize CNS prophylaxis in targeted regimens, and establish standardized monitoring for safe TKI discontinuation.