Asia-Pacific Leukemia Consortium: An innovative and collaborative initiative to improve care of leukemia and related diseases in the Asia-Pacific region

Lao, Z; Tse, EWC; Chuncharunee, S; Kwong, YL; Wei, A; Ko, BS; Kim, JS; Ng, SC; Wang, J; Goh, YT

Author(s): Lao, Z; Tse, EWC; Chuncharunee, S; Kwong, YL; Wei, A; Ko, BS; Kim, JS; Ng, SC; Wang, J; Goh, YT;
Details: Publication Year 2023-06-01,Volume 19,Issue #6,Page 655-663
Journal Title: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology
Abstract: The burden of leukemia and related diseases is rapidly growing in Asia. Currently, there is a paucity of regional collaborative groups/initiatives that focus exclusively on the management of leukemia in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The Asia-Pacific Leukemia Consortium (APLC) was established on the 8 September 2021 to understand the status quo, unmet needs, and ways to improve the management of leukemia and related diseases in the APAC region. The APLC working group set up a group of experts from various countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China, and Australia) to discuss on the status of: (i) clinical trials; (ii) disease registry database; (iii) genetic and tissue repository; (iv) patient advocacy and care; and (v) disease prevention and education in the APAC region. Low levels of awareness about leukemia amongst the public, lack of financial support, and limited access to newly approved therapies were identified as barriers to the implementation of effective leukemia management in low- or mid-income Asian countries. Patients often enroll in clinical trials to gain access to novel/approved therapies. The APLC group aims to address the growing threat of leukemia through a collaborative approach to advance disease prevention, research, clinical trials, and education.
Publisher: WIley
Keywords: Asia-Pacific; burden; collaboration; leukemia; status quo
Research Division(s): Blood Cells And Blood Cancer
PubMed ID: 37259880
Publisher's Version: https://doi.org/10.1111/ajco.13970
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