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Older adults with acute myeloid leukemia treated with intensive chemotherapy: “old” prognostic algorithms may not apply

Year: 2018

Type: editorial

Abstract: The notion that older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) represent a major therapeutic challenge due to host biological factors and intrinsic disease features leading to poor outcomes is accepted by consensus. Older adults have diminished stem cell reserve, more frequent comorbid medical

Source: Haematologica

DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2018.201848

Authors: Richard M. Stone, Coleman Lindsley

Institution: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Language: English

Topic: Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,157