Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Therapy
Research from University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center yields new data on acute lymphocytic leukemia therapy
Published in Nursing Home and Elder Business Week, November 16th, 2008
A new study, 'Results of the hyperfractionated cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, and dexamethasone regimen in elderly patients with acute lymphocytic leukemia,' is now available. According to recent research published in the journal Cancer, "Understanding the causes of failure in older patients with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) may help improve treatment strategies for patients in this particular age group. The objectives of the current study were to define the causes of death in older patients (aged >or=60 years) with ALL during induction and consolidation-maintenance with a dose-intensive regimen of alternating 8 courses of hyperfractionated cyclophosphamide,...
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