Targeted treatment for older adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Targeted treatment for older adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia 

Targeted treatments work in different ways by acting on specific features of leukemia cells. These can include genetic changes or alterations in the proteins on the surface of leukemia cells that help them grow or survive. By targeting these features, some treatments can block signals that leukemia cells need, deliver medicines directly to the cells, or help the immune system recognize and attack them.  

For some older adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, targeted therapy may form part of their treatment plan. The type and features of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, along with other factors, can help guide treatment decisions, including whether targeted therapies may be appropriate. 

Download the infographic above to learn more about targeted treatments, how they work, and how they may be used as part of treatment for older adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.