Articles by Jorge E. Cortes, MD

Dr. Jorge E. Cortes presents updated week 96 results from the Phase 3 ASC4FIRST study, showing that asciminib continues to demonstrate superior efficacy and a more favorable safety profile compared with investigator-selected TKIs in newly diagnosed chronic-phase CML, reinforcing its potential as a standard of care.

Closing out their discussion on the management of acute myeloid leukemia, expert panelists share their excitement for the future evolution of the treatment landscape.

A comprehensive review of emerging treatment options and how they may fit into the treatment landscape of acute myeloid leukemia.

Shared insight on how treatments can be optimally sequenced in patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia.

Expert perspectives on the potential role of IDH1-targeted therapy, olutasidenib, in patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia.

Centering its discussion on relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia, the panel highlights broader treatment strategies in this setting.

Before closing out their discussion on first-line treatment options for patients with AML, expert oncologists reflect on the role of stem cell transplant in AML.

A comprehensive review of novel venetoclax-based combination therapy in patients unfit for intensive chemotherapy who are diagnosed with AML.

In the setting of IDH-mutated AML, panelists consider optimal treatment options in patients unfit for intensive chemotherapy.

A brief overview of mainstay treatment options in the first-line setting of AML for patients deemed unfit for intensive chemotherapy.

Expert oncologists highlight challenges in the setting of TP53-mutated AML and consider appropriate treatment strategies.

Comprehensive discussion on the emergence of CPX-351 as a first-line treatment option for patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Shared insight on IDH-mutated acute myeloid leukemia and appropriate first-line treatment options in this setting.

Expert perspectives on the emergence of FLT3-targeted therapies and their role in the first-line setting of acute myeloid leukemia management.

Centering focus on first-line treatment modalities, panelists highlight the ongoing role of intensive chemotherapy in the management of AML.

Expert oncologists reflect on risk stratification in acute myeloid leukemia and the process of categorizing patients into ‘fit’ versus ‘unfit’ subsets.

In light of novel targeted agents made available to patients with AML, panelists consider the value of timely molecular testing in this setting.

Expert perspectives on current classification strategies in acute myeloid leukemia and how these guidelines make use of molecular markers.

Opening their discussion on the management of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), expert oncologists provide an overview on the incidence, diagnosis, and stratification of patients.

Jorge E. Cortes, MD, discusses future directions in the research of CPX-351 in patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Jorge E. Cortes, MD, discusses the future of ponatinib in the treatment of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia.

Jorge E. Cortes, MD, discusses challenges with ruxolitinib in myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Jorge E. Cortes, MD, director of the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University, discusses the challenges of using ruxolitinib (Jakafi) in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).

Jorge E. Cortes, MD, discusses the safety profile of ruxolitinib in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Jorge E. Cortes, MD, discusses the utility of ruxolitinib in myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Jorge E. Cortes, MD, director of the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University, discusses the advantage of BCMA-targeted therapy in multiple myeloma.

Jorge E. Cortes, MD, deputy chair and professor of medicine, Department of Leukemia, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses The 192-week follow-up results of the ENESTop trial in chronic myeloid leukemia.

Jorge E. Cortes, MD, deputy chair of the Department of Leukemia in the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses the data from the QuANTUM-R trial presented at the 2018 ASH Annual Meeting in relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Jorge E. Cortes, MD, professor and deputy chair, Department of Leukemia, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses quizartinib for the treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Jorge E. Cortes, MD, professor and deputy chair, Department of Leukemia, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses the success of tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) cessation in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).