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First-line treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in adults.
Current opinion in oncology - 1 Jun 2009
Ottmann Oliver G, Pfeifer Heike
Abstract excerpt
The tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) imatinib has become an integral part of front-line therapy for Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, with remission rates exceeding 90% irrespective of whether imatinib is given alone or combined with chemotherapy. Treatment outcome with imatinib-based regimens has improved compared with historic controls, but most patients who do not undergo...
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