Article
High-dose cytarabine in induction treatment improves the outcome of adult patients younger than age 46 years with acute myeloid leukemia: results of the EORTC-GIMEMA AML-12 trial.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 20 Jan 2014
Willemze Roelof, Suciu Stefan, Meloni Giovanna, Labar Boris, Marie Jean-Pierre, Halkes Constantijn J M, Muus Petra, Mistrik Martin, Amadori Sergio, Specchia Giorgina, Fabbiano Francesco, Nobile Francesco, Sborgia Marco, Camera Andrea, Selleslag Dominik L D, Lefrère Francois, Magro Domenico, Sica Simona, Cantore Nicola, Beksac Meral, Berneman Zwi, Thomas Xavier, Melillo Lorella, Guimaraes Jose E, Leoni Pietro, Luppi Mario, Mitra Maria E, Bron Dominique, Fillet Georges, Marijt Erik W A, Venditti Adriano, Hagemeijer Anne, Mancini Marco, Jansen Joop, Cilloni Daniela, Meert Liv, Fazi Paola, Vignetti Marco, Trisolini Silvia M, Mandelli Franco, de Witte Theo
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Cytarabine plays a pivotal role in the treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Most centers use 7 to 10 days of cytarabine at a daily dose of 100 to 200 mg/m(2) for remission induction. Consensus has not been reached on the benefit of higher dosages of cytarabine. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) and Gruppo Italiano Malattie...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
- Consolidation Chemotherapy
