Clinical symptoms and chemotherapy completion in elderly patients with newly diagnosed acute leukemia: a retrospective comparison study with a younger cohort

Clinical symptoms and chemotherapy completion in elderly patients with newly diagnosed acute leukemia: a retrospective comparison study with a younger cohort

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cancer affects older adults disproportionately. The disease is often difficult to diagnose and treat due to co-morbidities and performance status, and patients tend to discontinue chemotherapy prematurely. There are no systemic studi...

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Main Authors: Zhang Wenteng, Jiang Xiaoying, Wu Yong, Hu Rong, Xu Le
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Elderly
Acute leukemia
Treatment compliance
Remission
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/11/224

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