Conference Coverage

Ibrutinib holds CLL at bay in majority of patients at 30 months


 

AT THE ASCO ANNUAL MEETING 2014

The most common side effects were hypertension and pneumonia.

The PCYC-1002 and -1003 studies were supported by Pharmacyclics. Dr. O’Brien disclosed receiving research funding from the company. Dr. Lamanna disclosed consulting/advising for Celgene, and receiving research funding from several companies, but not Pharmacyclics.

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