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[Acute leukemia].

T Takubo, H Shibata, T Masaoka

    Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer & Chemotherapy
    |November 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Treatment advances for acute leukemia show significant survival improvements. Monitoring remaining leukemic cells post-remission strongly correlates with longer patient survival, highlighting a key prognostic indicator.

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    [Clinicopathological studies of anti-HCV P1P4 core antibody].

    Rinsho byori. The Japanese journal of clinical pathology·1995

    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Oncology
    • Clinical Medicine

    Context:

    • Acute leukemia treatment has seen rapid advancements.
    • Evaluating prognostic factors is crucial for patient outcomes.
    • Established classifications like FAB aid in understanding disease subtypes.

    Purpose:

    • To review recent progress in acute leukemia treatment.
    • To analyze the correlation between leukemic cell levels and survival.
    • To assess the impact of bone marrow transplantation and survival rates.

    Summary:

    • FAB classification did not show significant differences in remission rates or survival.
    • Lower leukemic cell counts post-remission, assessed by 5000 leukocyte differential, correlated with longer survival.
    • Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) shows promise, with 4 of 15 patients surviving.

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  • Overall median survival improved from 7 to 12 months between 1970-1979.
  • Five-year survival rates increased from 0.5% to 8.3% after 1970.
  • Impact:

    • Demonstrates a significant improvement in acute leukemia treatment efficacy.
    • Highlights the prognostic value of monitoring minimal residual disease.
    • Suggests bone marrow transplantation as a viable, albeit limited, therapeutic option.