Opinion|Videos|April 29, 2026

Continuous Vs Fixed Duration Treatment in CLL

Author(s)Deborah Stephens, DO

Long-term zanubrutinib keeps atrial fibrillation risk low while manageable hypertension, neutropenia and infections emerge with continued therapy.

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EP. 1 SEQUOIA Trial: Long-Term Zanubrutinib Efficacy in CLL

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EP. 2 SEQUOIA Outcomes in Patients With High-Risk Del(17p) CLL

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EP. 3 SEQUOIA Trial: Long-Term Safety Profile of Zanubrutinib in CLL

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EP. 4 Continuous Vs Fixed Duration Treatment in CLL

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EP. 5 Dr Stephens on Preferring Continuous BTKi for High-Risk Del(17p) CLL

In the SEQUOIA trial, the BTK inhibitor zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) was delivered as a continuous dose in frontline chronic lymphocytic leukemia compared with fixed, time-limited dosing administered in the chemoimmunotherapy control arm. In this video, Deborah Stephens, DO, discusses safety, tolerability, and patients’ lifestyle differences with the two distinct treatment approaches.

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