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[A case of acute myelocytic leukemia in relapse controlled by continuous home administration of Ara-C]
Y Takimoto1, F Imanaka, K Kouzai
1Dept. of Internal Medicine, Hiroshima City Asa Hospital, Japan.
Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer & Chemotherapy
|March 1, 1996
Abstract:
A 50-year-old male with acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) achieved complete remission after combination chemotherapy. However, the AML recurred after six months. He did not respond to various treatments and his condition deteriorated after chemotherapy. After we attempted continuous administration of cytosine arabinoside (Ara-C), the number of leukemic cells was controlled for nine months. During this period, he could stay and receive treatment with Ara-C at home. In this case, the continuous administration of Ara-C at home was truly effective not only to control the number of leukemic cells but also to improve the quality of life.