Efficacy and Safety of TKIs' Withdrawal After a Two-step Dose Reduction in Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Proportion of patients in major molecular response (MMR) ie BCR-ABL1 (oncogenic BCR-ABL gene fusion) transcript levels <= 0.1%) and Molecular Recurrence-Free Survival (MRFS, ie time from study entry to MMR loss, ie BCR-ABL1 transcript levels > 0.1% in 2 consecutive samples, or death from any cause) at month 6 after study entry

Proportion of patients in major molecular response (MMR) and MRFS at month 12 after study entry

The proportion of patients in MMR without treatment (TFR) and treatment-free survival (TFS, ie the time from withdrawal of TKI (tyrosin kinase inhibitors) to loss of MMR, reinitiation of TKI therapy from any cause, progression, or death from any cause) at month 18 after study entry, ie, 6 months after treatment discontinuation

The proportion of patients in MMR without treatment (TFR) and treatment-free survival (TFS, ie the time from withdrawal of TKI to loss of MMR, reinitiation of TKI therapy from any cause, progression, or death from any cause) at month 24 after study entry, ie 12 months after treatment discontinuation

The proportion of patients in MMR without treatment (TFR) and treatment-free survival (TFS, ie the time from withdrawal of TKI to loss of MMR, reinitiation of TKI therapy from any cause, progression, or death from any cause) at month 36 after study entry, ie 24 months after treatment discontinuation

Proportion of patients who lose MMR during de-escalation and in whom MMR and MR4.0 (deep molecular response, level of BCR-ABL transcripts <0.01% related to the international scale) will recover after TKI re-introduction

Proportion of patients who lose MMR after discontinuation of TKI and in whom MMR and MR4.0 will recover after TKI re-introduction

Time to re-establish MMR and MR4.0 after TKI restart - evaluation every 3 months after TKI restart

Assessment of TKI's adverse effects dynamics during two-step reduction of their dose before withdrawal (using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; CTCAE classification with 5 grades)

Assessment of TKI withdrawal syndrome - proportion of patients with development of withdrawal syndrome) (using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; CTCAE classification with 5 grades)

Assessment of TKI withdrawal syndrome - severity of symptoms (using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; CTCAE classification with 5 grades)

Assessment of TKI withdrawal syndrome - time to first complaint

Assessment of TKI withdrawal syndrome - duration of complaints

Assessment of TKI withdrawal syndrome - therapeutic intervention (pharmacological history, dose changes)

Assessment of the correlation between adverse effects on previous TKI treatment and possible withdrawal syndrome (using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; CTCAE classification with 5 grades)

number of BCR-ABL1 transcripts during TKI therapy

Correlation of BCR-ABL1 kinetics during TKI therapy with potential molecular relapse after TKI discontinuation

Correlation of the effect of TKI dose reduction and subsequent discontinuation with lipid metabolism and glycemia (using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; CTCAE classification with 5 grades)

failure-free survival

progression-free survival

overall survival

Assessment of correlation of age with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of gender with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of Sokal index (calculated in time of diagnosis; if available) with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of Hasford score (calculated in time of diagnosis; if available) with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of EUTOS score (calculated in time of diagnosis; if available) with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of ELTS score (calculated in time of diagnosis; if available) with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of BCR-ABL1 transcript type with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of previous interferon alfa therapy (yes/no) with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of previous interferon alfa therapy length with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of TKI type - imatinib - with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of TKI type - nilotinib - with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of TKI type - dasatinib - with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of length of imatinib therapy prior to study entry with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of length of dasatinib therapy prior to study entry with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of length of nilotinib therapy prior to study entry with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Plasma concentration of imatinib prior to study entry

Plasma concentration of imatinib during dose deescalation period

Plasma concentration of nilotinib prior to study entry

Plasma concentration of nilotinib during dose deescalation period

Plasma concentration of dasatinib prior to study entry

Plasma concentration of dasatinib during dose deescalation period

Assessment of correlation of imatinib plasma concentration during dose deescalation period with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of imatinib plasma concentration prior to study entry with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of nilotinib plasma concentration prior to study entry with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of nilotinib plasma concentration during dose deescalation period with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of dasatinib plasma concentration prior to study entry with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of dasatinib plasma concentration during dose deescalation period with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of time needed to establish DMR after TKI start with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of deep molecular response length prior to study entry with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of molecular response depth (major molecular response i.e. BCR-ABL1<=0,1% vs. deep molecular response i.e. BCR-ABL1<=0,01%) at study entry with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of molecular response depth (major molecular response i.e. BCR-ABL1<=0,1% vs. deep molecular response i.e. BCR-ABL1<=0,01%) at TKI discontinuation with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of early molecular response (BCR-ABL1 transcript levels at month 3 of TKI treatment ≤ 10% versus > 10%) with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of withdrawal syndrome (using CTCAE 5 grade classification) with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of white blood cells number in leukocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood prior to study entry with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of white blood cells activation in leukocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood(defined below The immunological profile of patients with CML) prior to study entry with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of white blood cells number in leukocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood during TKI dose deescalation with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of white blood cells activation in leukocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood (defined below The immunological profile of patients with CML) during TKI dose deescalation with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of white blood cells number in leukocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood during TKI dose deescalation with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of white blood cells activation in leukocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood (defined below The immunological profile of patients with CML) after TKI discontinuation with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of minimal residual disease at the DNA level (gBCR-ABL1) using digital PCR (ddPCR) (see below Quantification of minimal residual disease) at study entry with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of minimal residual disease at the DNA level (gBCR-ABL1) using digital PCR (ddPCR) (see below Quantification of minimal residual disease) during TKI dose deescalation with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of minimal residual disease at the DNA level (gBCR-ABL1) using digital PCR (ddPCR) (see below Quantification of minimal residual disease) after TKI discontinuation with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of minimal residual disease at the mRNA level (BCR-ABL1) using digital PCR (ddPCR) (see below Quantification of minimal residual disease) at study entry with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of minimal residual disease at the mRNA level (BCR-ABL1) using digital PCR (ddPCR) (see below Quantification of minimal residual disease) during TKI dose deescalation with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of minimal residual disease at the mRNA level (BCR-ABL1) using digital PCR (ddPCR) (see below Quantification of minimal residual disease) after TKI discontinuation with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

Assessment of correlation of gene promoters' genotypes coding transmembrane imatinib transporters (genes SLC22A4, SLC22A5) (see below Genotype analysis of imatinib transmembrane transporter gene promoters) with success of TFR / survival without molecular recurrence

The immunological profile of patients with CML (analysis of lymphocyte subpopulations - number of T-lymphocytes (T-ly), CD4-T-lymphocytes, CD8T-lymphocytes, T-regulatory-lymphocytes (CD 3+4+25+127-), B-lymphocytes, Natural-Killer-Cells number, myeloid-derived suppressor cells in peripheral blood) prior to study entry

Correlation of characteristics of lymphocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood - T-lymphocytes (T-ly), CD4-T-lymphocytes, CD8T-lymphocytes, T-regulatory-lymphocytes (CD 3+4+25+127-), B-lymphocytes, Natural-Killer-Cells number, myeloid-derived suppressor cells in peripheral blood with frequency of the withdrawal syndrome prior to study entry

Correlation of characteristics of lymphocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood - T-lymphocytes (T-ly), CD4-T-lymphocytes, CD8T-lymphocytes, T-regulatory-lymphocytes (CD 3+4+25+127-), B-lymphocytes, Natural-Killer-Cells number, myeloid-derived suppressor cells in peripheral blood with severity of the withdrawal syndrome prior to study entry

The immunological profile of patients with CML (analysis of lymphocyte subpopulations - number of T-lymphocytes (T-ly), CD4-T-lymphocytes, CD8T-lymphocytes, T-regulatory-lymphocytes (CD 3+4+25+127-), B-lymphocytes, Natural-Killer-Cells number, myeloid-derived suppressor cells in peripheral blood) during TKI dose deescalation

Correlation of characteristics of lymphocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood - T-lymphocytes (T-ly), CD4-T-lymphocytes, CD8T-lymphocytes, T-regulatory-lymphocytes (CD 3+4+25+127-), B-lymphocytes, Natural-Killer-Cells number, myeloid-derived suppressor cells in peripheral blood with frequency of the withdrawal syndrome during TKI dose deescalation

Correlation of characteristics of lymphocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood - T-lymphocytes (T-ly), CD4-T-lymphocytes, CD8T-lymphocytes, T-regulatory-lymphocytes (CD 3+4+25+127-), B-lymphocytes, Natural-Killer-Cells number, myeloid-derived suppressor cells in peripheral blood with severity of the withdrawal syndrome during TKI dose deescalation

The immunological profile of patients with CML (analysis of lymphocyte subpopulations - number of T-lymphocytes (T-ly), CD4-T-lymphocytes, CD8T-lymphocytes, T-regulatory-lymphocytes (CD 3+4+25+127-), B-lymphocytes, Natural-Killer-Cells number, myeloid-derived suppressor cells in peripheral blood) after TKI discontinuation

Correlation of characteristics of lymphocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood - T-lymphocytes (T-ly), CD4-T-lymphocytes, CD8T-lymphocytes, T-regulatory-lymphocytes (CD 3+4+25+127-), B-lymphocytes, Natural-Killer-Cells number, myeloid-derived suppressor cells in peripheral blood with frequency of the withdrawal syndrome after TKI discontinuation

Correlation of characteristics of lymphocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood - T-lymphocytes (T-ly), CD4-T-lymphocytes, CD8T-lymphocytes, T-regulatory-lymphocytes (CD 3+4+25+127-), B-lymphocytes, Natural-Killer-Cells number, myeloid-derived suppressor cells in peripheral blood with severity of the withdrawal syndrome after TKI discontinuation

Quantification of minimal residual disease using the highly sensitive ddPCR (digital polymerase chain reaction) method at the DNA level using patient-specific BCR-ABL1 gene fusions

Creating a mathematic predictive model to predict TFR by the minimal residual disease (defined by the highly sensitive ddPCR method at the DNA level using patient-specific BCR-ABL1 gene fusions)

Quantification of minimal residual disease using the highly sensitive ddPCR method at BCR-ABL1 mRNA (messenger RNA) level

Creating a mathematic predictive model to predict TFR by the minimal residual disease (defined by the highly sensitive ddPCR method at BCR-ABL1 mRNA level)

Genotype analysis of imatinib transmembrane transporter gene promoters SLC22A4 (Solute carrier family 22, member 4)

Genotype analysis of imatinib transmembrane transporter gene promoters SLC22A5 (Solute carrier family 22 member 5)

Creating a mathematical predictive model to predict a molecular relapse using BCR-ABL1 transcripts levels kinetics during TKI administration (see above BCR-ABL1 kinetics during TKI therapy)

Analysis of molecular mutations within clonal hematopoiesis using NGS (new generation sequencing) - panel of mutations of interest: ASXL1, RUNX1, TET2, DNMT3A, NRAS, TP53, JAK2, BCOR, EZH2, CBL, ZRSR2, IDH1, U2AF (PTPN11, U2AF1

Assessment of correlation of molecular mutations occurrence within clonal hematopoiesis (using NGS) with TFR / molecular recurrence-free survival

Evaluation of economic aspects of TKI dose reduction (cost benefit analysis)

Evaluation of economic aspects of TKI discontinuation (cost benefit analysis)

Assessing the proportion of patients entering the study out of the total number of patients meeting the study entry criteria

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Do you have any trouble doing strenuous activities, like carrying a heavy shopping bag or a suitcase? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Do you have any trouble taking a long walk? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Do you have any trouble taking a short walk outside of the house? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Do you need to stay in bed or a chair during the day? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Do you need help with eating, dressing, washing yourself or using the toilet? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Were you limited in doing either your work or other daily activities? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Were you limited in pursuing your hobbies or other leisure time activities? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Were you short of breath? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Have you had pain? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Did you need to rest? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Have you had trouble sleeping? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Have you felt weak? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Have you lacked appetite? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Have you felt nauseated? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Have you vomited? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Have you been constipated? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Have you had diarrhea? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Were you tired? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Did pain interfere with your daily activities? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Have you had difficulty in concentrating on things, like reading a newspaper or watching television? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Did you feel tense? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Did you worry? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Did you feel irritable? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Did you feel depressed? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Have you had difficulty remembering things? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Has your physical condition or medical treatment interfered with your family life? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Has your physical condition or medical treatment interfered with your social activities? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - Has your physical condition or medical treatment caused you financial difficulties? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - How would you rate your overall health during the past week? 1 (very poor) -2-3-4-5-6-7 (excellent)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-C30) - How would you rate your overall quality of life during the past week? 1 (very poor) -2-3-4-5-6-7 (excellent)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you had abdominal pains or cramps? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you had a dry mouth? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you been concerned about changes in your weight? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you had skin problems (e.g. color changes, itchy, dry or flaking skin)? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you had headaches? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you had aches or pains in your muscles or joints? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you had hair loss? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you sweated? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you had acid indigestion or heartburn? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you felt drowsy? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you experienced any swelling in certain parts of your body (e.g. ankles, legs or around your eyes)? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you had to urinate frequently? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you had problems with your eyes (e.g. burning, watery, irritated or dry)? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you had muscle cramps? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you had emotional ups and downs? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you worried about your future health? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you had any difficulties carrying on with your usual activities because of getting tired easily? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you worried about getting an infection? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you felt dissatisfied with your body as result of the disease or treatment? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - How much has your treatment been a burden to you? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you needed social support (e.g. family, friends or relatives) to undergo therapy or to cope with the disease? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you felt satisfied with the care you have received? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you felt satisfied with the information you have received (e.g. about the disease and its treatment)? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)

Quality of life assessment during dose de-escalation and after TKI discontinuation (using EORTC questionnaires QLQ-CML24) - Have you felt satisfied with the quality of your social life (including family and/ or friends)? not at all (1 point) - a little (2 points) - quite a bit (3 points) - very much (4 points)