[Novelties and experience with tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy in chronic myeloid leukemia].

The introduction of tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) treatment has resulted in dramatically improved survival in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). With the new generation of TKIs the majority of patients reach optimal molecular response. Due to the improving survival and the need for lifelong treatment, the safety profile of the various TKIs and the comorbidities of patients have to be considered.

[Treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia].

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia in the Western countries. The abnormal B lymphocytes progress into the blood and infiltrate the bone marrow, liver, spleen and lymph nodes. CLL is a disease of the adults and older individuals who often have coexisting conditions.