MyImatinib - Oncology Therapy

Targeted therapies are revolutionizing oncology. Patients with chronic myeloid leukemia treated with the tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) now have life expectancies approaching that of the general population. Imatinib (Gleevec®, Gilvec®) the first TKI approved has substantial efficacy in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and gastrointestinal stromal tumors.