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National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Shipra Agrwal1, Puneet Kaur Sahi2
1Department of Pediatrics, Maulana Azad Medical College and associated LokNayak Hospital, New Delhi, India. Correspondence to: Dr Shipra Agrwal, Senior Resident, Department of Pediatrics, Maulana Azad Medical College and associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi110002, India. shiprapaeds@gmail.com.
Abstract:
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has recently published the first pediatric guidelines for the management of children, adolescent and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The recommendations for diagnosis, work up, genetic evaluation, treatment and follow up of pediatric ALL have been provided. Genetic risk factors and newer therapeutic agents have been discussed. We highlight the major points in the guidelines.