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[Significance of comorbidity for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia]

E I Emelina1, G E Gendlin1, I G Nikitin1

  • 1Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education, "Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.

Kardiologiia
|October 27, 2018
PubMed

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Comorbidities significantly impact chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patient outcomes. Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach involving various specialists collaborating with oncohematologists.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is an incurable hematologic malignancy.
  • Patient age, comorbidity burden, and severity dictate therapeutic strategies in CLL.
  • Understanding comorbidity patterns is crucial for optimizing CLL patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of comorbidity and polymorbidity in CLL patients.
  • To investigate the relationship between concurrent diseases and treatment side effects in CLL.
  • To identify prognostic factors related to comorbidities in CLL.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of CLL patient records from a national registry (n=1361).
  • Prospective evaluation and follow-up of 124 CLL patients undergoing treatment.
  • Statistical analysis to compare retrospective and prospective data and identify prognostic indicators.

Main Results:

  • The average age of newly diagnosed CLL patients in Russia has increased, potentially altering comorbidity profiles.
  • Concurrent disease diagnoses are often recorded superficially, impacting accurate assessment.
  • The presence of three or more comorbidities (p3) indicated a poorer prognosis for CLL patients.

Conclusions:

  • Managing comorbidities in CLL necessitates collaboration among various medical specialists and oncohematologists.
  • Integrated care models are essential for addressing the complex health needs of CLL patients.
  • Further research is needed to refine diagnostic and treatment protocols for comorbidities in CLL.
Abstract

Keywords:
comorbidity, polymorbidity, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, retrospective study, own study

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