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ReviewFrontiers in oncology2025

A deep dive into the surgical and pharmacological considerations of obesity in chronic myeloid leukemia: a narrative review.

Rola Ghasoub, Basant Elsayed, Maria Benkhadra, Giuseppe Saglio, Jorge Cortes, Mohamed Elmarasi, Engy Elsayed, Ahmed Adel Elsabagh, Ibrahim Elmakaty, Abdelrahman Elsayed and 1 more

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Review in Frontiers in oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Rola GhasoubDepartment of Pharmacy, National Center for Cancer Care and Research Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Basant ElsayedDepartment of Medical Education, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Maria BenkhadraDepartment of Pharmacy, National Center for Cancer Care and Research Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Giuseppe SaglioDepartment of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Jorge CortesGeorgia Cancer Center, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States.
Mohamed ElmarasiDepartment of Medical Education, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Engy ElsayedDepartment of Medical Education, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Ahmed Adel ElsabaghDepartment of Medical Education, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Ibrahim ElmakatyDepartment of Medical Education, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Abdelrahman ElsayedDepartment of Medical Education, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Mohamed YassinCollege of Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background/Objectives: The rising prevalence of obesity presents significant challenges in managing chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Bariatric surgery alters the bioavailability of oral medications, necessitating tailored treatment strategies for obese CML patients. This review aims to summarize the existing literature regarding CML management in patients with obesity and related surgeries, providing novel recommendations for their medical and surgical management. Methods: A narrative review was performed, analyzing English-language articles published up to 2024. Key aspects considered included the impact of obesity and surgery on the pharmacokinetics (PK) of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), potential drug-drug interactions (DDIs) with weight loss medications, and the role of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). The review also examined the implications of obesity on CML patient outcomes and treatment milestones, aiming to establish a pathway for managing these patients. Results/Discussion: Clinical data on CML management in obese patients is limited. Gastric bypass surgery may impair TKI efficacy due to reduced gastric acid secretion, affecting drug absorption. Adjustments like deflating gastric bands may enhance TKI absorption. The concurrent use of proton pump inhibitors can significantly lower the efficacy of certain TKIs, while others can be safely co-administered. Notably, patients with prior bariatric surgery show delayed treatment response milestones and may require TKI dose adjustments based on molecular responses rather than TDM. Conclusion: Patients with CML planning bariatric surgery should receive comprehensive preoperative counseling regarding its effects on TKI therapy. Achieving deep remission pre-surgery is advisable, and delaying procedures when malabsorption is anticipated may enhance treatment outcomes. A multidisciplinary approach is essential in considering weight-loss medications, with further research needed to optimize TKI dosing in this population.

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bariatric surgerychronic myeloid leukemialifestyle modificationsobesitytyrosine kinase inhibitorsweight loss pharmacotherapy

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PMID40687416
PMCPMC12272166

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