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Early data support R-BAC for post-BTKi mantle cell lymphoma
Key clinical point: A combination of rituximab, bendamustine and cytarabine (R-BAC) may be a treatment option for patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma who experience disease progression on a Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi).
Major finding: The overall response rate to R-BAC was 90.5%.
Study details: A retrospective analysis of 22 patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who received combination therapy with R-BAC after disease progression with a BTKi.
Disclosures: The investigators reported having no conflicts of interest.
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REPORTING FROM BSH 2019
