Time to Talk About Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
What Young Adults Need to Know
Online Educational Activity
Are you up to date on treatment strategies for young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)? Evolving evidence and clinical guidelines now strongly support the use of asparaginase-based, pediatric-inspired regimens over traditional adult protocols for young adults with ALL. However, many patients continue to be treated with adult protocols that lack asparaginase and are associated with poorer outcomes.
In this dynamic, case-based activity, celebrity advocates Rob Benedict and Abbie Cobb, leading leukemia experts, and real people who have been treated for ALL explore practical foundations for successful asparaginase therapy. Leveraging new consensus recommendations, faculty experts explain how to select and when to switch asparaginase formulations, how to monitor serum asparaginase activity, and strategies to mitigate key toxicities while avoiding early asparaginase discontinuation that can compromise survival. Real-world stories from young adults who have been treated for ALL highlight the stakes of getting this right and the challenges of access, adherence, and comprehensive care that clinicians can address in everyday practice.​
​This course is available through the American Journal of Hematology. To access this course for CE/CME credit, please click here to start the activity