Are low-intensity induction strategies better for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia?
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2012
Abstract
This study compares outcomes of low-intensity versus standard-intensity induction strategies for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia at the Weill Cornell Leukemia Program. From 1999 to 2009, 298 adults ≥ 60 years with AML underwent induction chemotherapy with low-intensity and standard-intensity regimens, based on physician and patient preferences and investigational protocol availability. Overall, 33% of the cohort achieved complete remission with initial treatment, 23% with low-intensity induction and 53% with standard-intensity induction (P
Volume
36
Issue
4
First Page
407
Last Page
412
ISSN
1873-5835
Published In/Presented At
Roboz, G. J., Wissa, U., Ritchie, E. K., Gergis, U., Mayer, S., Scandura, J. M., Christos, P. J., & Feldman, E. J. (2012). Are low-intensity induction strategies better for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia?. Leukemia research, 36(4), 407–412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leukres.2011.12.019
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
22325245
Department(s)
Department of Medicine, Hematology-Medical Oncology Division, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute
Document Type
Article