Birgitta-A
Tue Oct 20, 2009, 01:46 PM
Hi all members with increases blast cells/AML,
Now National Comprehensive Cancer Network has decided about recommendations for induction chemotherapy for patients with AML and consider age 60 as a therapeutic divergence point. For older patients (>60 years) with AML, the updated guidelines recommend that patient performance status, in addition to adverse features and comorbid conditions need to be considered when selecting treatment in addition to a patient’s chronological age alone.
http://www.checkorphan.org/news/updated_nccn_guidelines_aml_include_risk_stratification_assist_treatment_selection
Kind regards
Birgitta-A
Now National Comprehensive Cancer Network has decided about recommendations for induction chemotherapy for patients with AML and consider age 60 as a therapeutic divergence point. For older patients (>60 years) with AML, the updated guidelines recommend that patient performance status, in addition to adverse features and comorbid conditions need to be considered when selecting treatment in addition to a patient’s chronological age alone.
http://www.checkorphan.org/news/updated_nccn_guidelines_aml_include_risk_stratification_assist_treatment_selection
Kind regards
Birgitta-A