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New strategies for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia including antibodies and other novel agents.
Hematology. American Society of Hematology. Education Program - 1 Jan 2005
Tallman Martin S
Abstract excerpt
The prognosis for younger adults (< or = 55-60 years) with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has improved during the last four decades. However, there has been little progress in the treatment of older adults. This disappointing observation is important because the median age of patients with AML is about 70 years. Approximately 60%-80% of younger adults with AML achieve complete remission (CR) with the cytotoxic...
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